Painting for me is like speaking – telling my story. For as long as I can remember, I have used whatever materials were available to make drawings, paintings and sculptures. Some of my early childhood attempts were truly indescribable! The vibrancy of color and the way light affects color as it falls on an object are usually what attract me to a subject. Nature provides an endless array of subject matter as the light and the atmosphere constantly change. When I have an emotional reaction to a subject, I usually make a quick sketch or take a photo of it. Then, in my studio, I work to capture that important image and save it using watercolor or acrylic paint. I have worked for years painting in oils and acrylics and doing printmaking, but when I found watercolor, I fell in love!

The technique of pouring paint in thin layers has always appealed to me, and in some pieces I use it in combination with brushwork while in others I complete the whole piece by pouring. By using a blocking material I can get the freedom and spontaneity of pouring paint combined with the control needed to distinguish shapes. Journaling my feelings and experiences through my paintings is an essential part of my life. As you look through my work, I hope that you can share my passion.