Welcome to My Gallery!

My designs emerge from my soul and intuition—my sense of wonder. My most recent abstract works explore energy and movement in the style of abstract lyricism and abstract landscape. Some bring an atmospheric quality while others convey the same dynamic flow found in wood grains, veins through natural stone, or a creek bed when the water ebbs. Other pieces convey an evocative sense of place, perhaps in the vibe of an old-world city, of the mood of a rainy day in New York, or in the swirl of a holiday fete.

I work primarily in acrylic with occasional contributions from other media, such as charcoal pencil, collage, or oil pastels. I build designs in multiple layers of paint, creating rich textures and understory. Painting on birch panels enables me to sand, scratch or scrub layers back to reveal that history of texture and color. I begin with a sense of play, being mindful of marks that most delight me, then I follow that trail. (Often, it's the happy accidents that lead the way.) I know a piece nears completion when I sense a connection to some metaphor, memory, or atmosphere. At that point, I stand back with more discernment to examine principles of design.

I am also a writer, so an added lyrical element in my work comes through the titles of my paintings, which all suggest stories. I also share short stories about each creation on Social Media, so please follow if you appreciate a good yarn.
 

I’ve had various creative interests throughout my life, including photography, interior design, gardening, stained-glass window design, and other creative passions and began my formal painting practice early in 2022. I'm a “self-taught” artist in that I hold no formal degree in art, though I’ve benefited mightily from many workshops, and particularly through intensive coaching and other feedback from artists all over the world through the Art2Life Academy, of which I've been a member since 2022. Since I started painting, I’ve released over 160 works for sale. More than half have found homes with collectors.