"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." - Hans Hofmann
As I strive towards a more abstract aesthetic, the words of Hans Hofmann come to mind. The ability to minimize -- something I am striving to do in both my art and my personal life -- enables the important to take center stage. Broad strokes replace detail to enunciate an image. This is the direction I am headed. I believe this fresh perspective will bear new fruit.