ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

"Born in Staunton Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley, I started painting at the early age of 7, using crushed berries to stain scraps of paper and wood.

My inspiration in art comes from the beauty of simple forms, color combinations, and the spontaneous fluidity within nature. I am fascinated by both the simplicity and complexity of colors and the intrinsic beauty created when different colors are positioned together. It is the balance between grace and strength that I strive for in my work. The process of creating is a magical and spiritual journey for me.

The designs of my current works have evolved from experimenting with different mediums, and adding my expressions of movement, whimsy, color and simplicity. Enamored by the unique formations that oils and acrylics can provide, I use strong colors to create a technique that is never duplicated in the patterns that emerge. My work requires multiple layers of color in order to maintain the vivid contrast between interior and exterior surfaces.

Abstract Expressionism allows me to experiment with contrasting colors, depths, textures and planes of light. The effects of these are visually interpretive. I am motivated by the never-ending search for just the right color in the perfect proportions, and by the profound appreciation that people have for my work."