Statement

Beautiful color combinations in nature capture my attention and bring joy to my soul. I live with my husband and 3 year old Labrador, Stella, in a 1927 stone house surrounded by expansive gardens featuring deep red roses, bright white daisies and lush green hostas. As an artist I feel so lucky to wake up everyday to the sunrise spreading across the yard of stately trees and plant life. A stroll around the gardens always brings surprising new growth and a glimpse of the birds and butterflies exploring their beautiful environment.

My studio is inside the original carriage house just steps away from the garden. I paint abstractly to share my emotional reaction to the natural beauty around me. Sometimes I am inspired to paint solely from feelings that come from within.

This intuitive process of layering my abstract paintings is a dance between the design elements of color, line, and shape. Every layer informs and gives direction to the next layer. When my work finds a balance with enough broad areas and tiny interesting details, I know my process is complete.