About
My art is influenced by the varied environment where I live. The proximity to the ocean, wetlands, farmlands, and mountains are often the inspiration and stepping off point for my work.
i primarily use acrylic, watercolor, and gouache to create abstract and semi-abstract interpretations of nature and people. Some of my works are on gesso textured grounds; while others are on archival paper, canvas, or cradled panel surfaces. For my acrylic and mixed media paintings, I begin by choosing my primary color scheme and lay down a loosely painted base for subsequent layers of contrasting and harmonizing colors. Painting in this manner becomes a dance and an adventure in which the painting takes on a life of its own.
I enjoy the journey and adventure and I...
