This series of work began as classically painted iconographic portraiture of discarded toy stuffed animals that I find at thrift stores and flea markets. In the mid-late 1990s I began collecting plush bunnies for an installation piece that never came to fruition. In 1998, after studying drawing for a bit, I used the rabbits as models. A new body of work was born. It was quite thrilling after 20 years to finally be able to paint something in a representational manner. It was magic.

When beginning one of these paintings I intuit where the subject is set. Composition is crucial to telling the story, to the musical flow and balance of the piece. I like to get into the character of the things portrayed. These critters fascinate me. They say a lot about us.