As a young artist I always strived to make every subject look exactly as it did in life, but eventually came to the realization that the art I truly loved was not realistic, it was the artist’s perception and their impression that made it meaningful and appealing to me.

It’s the beauty in everyday life that inspires, whether it be the way light falls on an object or the dazzling array of colors found so readily in nature. My goal as an artist is to really see the beauty around me and make my own interpretation by use of color, shape, light and line.

For me, painting is like a visual journal, a way to record my thoughts and experiences on paper or canvas. It is also a reflection of myself to share with others, and hopefully let them see something in a new light.

My aim as an artist, is to continue to push the envelope and experiment with color, to stay loose (always a good thing in art) and pursue my subjects with an open mind, an artist’s best tool.

Besides painting in watercolor and acrylic, I also enjoy printmaking, drawing and pastels. I like to challenge myself by trying new subjects and new mediums; oil painting, particularly Plein Air, is next on my list to try!

I have been designing jewelry for a number of years and will be adding a gallery of designs to the site as well.