Artist Statement

Beauty is everywhere, and as an artist, I interpret that beauty whether it is found in the grace of a falling leaf, the burnt edges of a flower, a kaleidoscope of cloud formations, a glass-topped lake, or millions of crushed shells along a stretch of beach. My work is both a physical manifestation of my experiences found in nature and the spiritual guidance therein. An expression of what is not only seen, but felt. Painting is for me, an intuitive process, each studio session becoming a form of meditation. Pushing ahead through process and paint, layers build symbolizing change, time, and growth. Crossing boundaries, noticing patterns, and finding answers through the process is part of the reflection within change and growth. These layered glazes of color and mixed media create mood, atmosphere, and a vibration of energy unique to each viewer interacting with the final piece.

My travels shape my path as an artist and have led me to a true and authentic understanding of myself and the source of my muse. Learning to trust and remain open to a genuine place of inspiration and the changes brought with each sojourn. Every journey, relationship, and experience has sculpted my nature and provided a plethora of inspiration for my work. As each series is created, this invisible thread creates a life-quilt, my work becomes a reflection of my own odyssey and an oracle through which the observer may glimpse their own pilgrimage.