I spent my early years on the coast of New England. I was fascinated by the movement of the sea; whether water currents, the ocean's surface or the spectacular explosion of energy and light in a breaking wave. I spent many hours on the water, either swimming, boating or surfing. When my husband and I moved to California, we moved to San Diego to be close to the Pacific.
Thirty years ago I began my study of art with a pencil and a pad of paper. I progressed to oil painting and received my Associates Degree in Fine Arts.
I later discovered the wonders of painting with pastels. The immediacy and tactile nature of this medium suites my needs and has excited me ever since. It has taken many years for me to come to the point in my life where I am comfortable in my ability to capture the movement, the light and the dynamics of the ocean on paper.
In the past five years, I have fallen in love with the process of setting up and painting the contemporary still life. Many of the principles involved in painting the ocean and waves apply. There is a similar pattern of light and form although the elements are stationary. I'm drawn to a rather non-subtle pallette, which is a departure for me.
I hope that my paintings invite the viewer to take a step closer to examine the fine details in the shadows, reflected light and reflections. I often hear people say, "I can't believe those are pastels."
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