Like so many others, my earliest recollection of art making left an indelible mark on my life. It was transformative in that art could take me anywhere I wanted to be. It still does. I paint en plein air mostly for that very purpose. There is a magic to interpreting onto a 2-d canvas, the essence of a scene by using subtle shifts in color temperature and saturation to communicate the exact day and its unique quality of light and atmosphere. Landscapes offer endless opportunities to explore shapes, lines, color, value and depth and give me immense satisfaction as a representational artist. My goal with each painting is to achieve a true sense of place. My second love is florals. The joy of diving into a floral painting never disappoints. Some of my favorite pieces were done from simple garden flowers and presented without much arranging. The natural beauty is enough – I feel little need to interfere.
Art can lift troubled spirits, express hopes and dreams and inspire others to look beyond the obvious for truth. I feel incredibly lucky to get up each day and spend time in my studio!
