Artist Statement

As a mid-career painter and printmaker, I have been creating art fulltime since the year 2000. I teach printmaking workshops interspersed with producing my own work.

My narrative mixed media paintings are an intuitive blend of acrylic paint, gold leaf, handmade paper and fabric that give life to my contemporary concepts. Each painting starts with an idea that takes many compositional and decorative turns before I call it complete. The result is an intricate tapestry of visual elements that invites my viewers to explore the many layers of textural detail and form.

In my latest body of work, I explore childhood explorations as a way of reminding us of the essential interdependence between humanity and nature. As each of us does our best to be responsible with our environment, balance and harmony are created.

Incorporating symbolism steeped in healing traditions, each piece carries profound meaning. The tree embodies stability & growth, the crow transformation & positive change, the seagull opportunity & harmony, and the owl wisdom & intuition.

In all my work I seek to evoke reflection on our experiences in nature and contemplation of our individual roles in the safekeeping of our natural resources.