I consider my paintings to be realist/impressionist and I use oil paint as my principle medium. 

    My choice to use painting knives as my only tools has given my work a distinctive look and feel. I’m actually sculpting the paint to the canvas. It is a very difficult technique to master and it is a continual learning process.  Paint is applied quickly and then almost sculpted on the canvas.

    I pay careful attention to the composition and the colors I will use. Many elements go into achieving a successful painting and they all must be in balance. This is the artist’s primary objective… if he is successful then the painting will be also. 

      - Albert Swayhoover