My paintings typically begin with a walk in the woods, or by the river. That is my habitat. I feel most myself when my closest companion is the heron on the water’s edge, or my sanctuary is a grove of old trees. I hold tight to what I’m feeling in those moments and carry that to my studio. These moments are captured on canvas, not through painting the scenery, but through painting how I felt in its presence. I hope, through my artwork, to convey interest and energy. Just as wildlife and nature are layered and complex, my paintings are created in a succession of layers. There is a history there, just as in the natural world.

In my art practice, the most exciting driving force is not knowing how a painting will reach its conclusion, or even what it will look like when it’s done. Each painting morphs, sometimes drastically as it goes along. Working through each “Problem” is energizing for me. It means my paintings take significantly longer to create, but the reward is worth the extra time and effort. I am fascinated by much. Using a myriad of art materials, including hand-painted collage papers, I Bring shape, line, color, energy and emotion to life on the canvas .