A passion for the visual world and the world of imagination has led to both plein air painting and creative exploration in the studio. Each painting is a journey into the unknown. The heart and mind become one with inspiration, imagination, and materials. It is the world of endless possibilities and discovery that beckons me.
Painting enplein air, I try to capture the essence of the place based on what I am feeling, seeing, and what is going on around me. I push colors and exaggerate natural movements.
My most imaginative paintings are done in my studio where I work with a variety of materials including acrylic and collage. My paintings start with an idea, color, and composition. The development of the painting is guided by intuition, experience, the application and manipulation of materials and what is visually happening on the canvas. As choices are made the painting evolves and emerges. This method of working allows my imagination to soar.
