I'm a pastel, charcoal and watercolor artist, now living in Maine, who paints portraits and figures of people animals and whatever else captures my eye. Coming home to my creative pursuits late in life, I am enjoying newfound freedom to follow my artistic instincts whenever the spirit moves me. More recently I am exploring more figurative work. I like the challenge of working with vintage images and bringing them to life in color.
Having grown up in a large family, I find myself returning to themes of family and belonging, the pleasures of childhood, and the simple joys in life such as nature, animals, collected items. I also come from a long line of strong women who have weathered adversity each in their own way. Consequently, I find inspiration in themes of motherhood and independence. Children are another favorite subject, each painting along those lines an expression of delight, longing and/or remembrance.
My work has been selected for inclusion in national and international juried shows and has received numerous awards since I (re)started painting in 2015. A number of my works are held in private collections in Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Costa Rica.
Statement
I am in awe of light and form. This passion is what draws me to a subject and drives me to render each unique piece to the best of my ability, whether in color or in greyscale. My mission is to portray the depth of human emotion and expression in my work. I strive to represent the wonders of life and the simple beauty found in the ordinary. I'm curious about human attachment through cherished people, pets, found and savored objects, and places. I am most in flow with my art when I am tuned in to the feeling of the piece in front of me.
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