Happiness is influenced by our surroundings, yet sometimes the beauty around us goes unnoticed. The purpose of my abstract photography is extracting and sharing hidden beauty. I work to reveal the sublime concealed within the ordinary. This requires slowing down, maintaining awareness and paying close attention to details. My abstract photographs often depict mundane objects, especially things not made to be pretty. I make each photograph as finished as possible within the camera and apply only minimal post-processing. Using archival methods and materials, I print the images onto various substrates including fine art papers, canvas, fabric, wood and metal. To create my mixed media works, I hand-embellish the prints with paint, resin, gold leaf and other materials. The finished artworks are designed to enhance contemporary living spaces. Through my art, I’m living life to the fullest and helping others do the same.