Placing children in fanciful, otherwordly tableaux--reminiscent of the magical worlds which literature often describes--seems to highlight the endearing qualities of the children depicted.	Sometimes images of living things, which are not always regarded as objects of beauty, are placed in intriguing juxtaposition to the photographic subjects. The undersea world has been used to great effect, especially in pieces involving children.
Black and white and color photographs, when used together, add drama and greater dimension to the artwork.	Where possible, meaningful themes and images pertinent to the lives of the photographic subjects are referenced. Out-of-focus photographic images can sometimes be effective in adding texture, movement or in producing a dreamy effect.
Major design influences are: Roman, Etruscan, Art Nouveau and Victorian jewelry designs; early Japanese metal work; pre-20th century ceramics and decorative objects; rococo ornamentation, gothic statuary; architectural ornamentation and religious iconography.	I admire the work of George Jensen, the Danish silversmith, who, at the turn of the last century depicted animals, birds, fish and floral elements in superbly executed silver jewelry and silverware. Similarly, I have a passion for Arts & Crafts ceramics which also celebrate the beauty of the natural world. These passions have honed in me an aesthetic which guides my choice of photographs and the other images I combine to make my photo-collage.

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