“I like to think of my paintings as a love letter to the people, places, and moments that make up the human experience.”
About Me
I’ve always been a dreamer, a romantic, and an artist. I’ve been told more than once that I have my ‘head in the clouds.’ I admit that is true. I see the world differently. Maybe that is why I like watercolor so much. It is fluid and free and has a hard time playing by the rules. I had a traditional art education but I just couldn’t seem to follow the rules either. I kept asking, “What if I did this?” Or, “What if I changed that?” Early on I developed a loose style of watercolor painting and over time it has evolved to a very loose style. I like to start a story with my paintings but then, I want the person looking at them to find their own story and finish what I started. That is how I connect with the collector, by creating a story telling relationship. I want to do more than paint a pretty picture. I want to create art that connects us thoughts, memories, feelings, and beauty.
Examples of My Work
Fun Facts
More About Me
My sketchbooks. I take one everywhere I go. My family says they are my brain in book form. I work out ideas for color, format, composition...everything! Sometimes I jot down random thoughts. Sometimes I add quotes or poetry that I like. Occasionally I record someone's phone number, but then I don't remember whose it is. Once in a doctor's office waiting room I found a recipe for a salad in a magazine and I sketched it. My sketchbooks are full of paintings, drawings, and things that bring me joy.
I’ve worked as a shoe salesman, book store clerk, dock worker, flower shop sweeper, and grocery store produce stocker.
This is what you are supposed to do so just do it! Don’t listen to the voices that say you can’t make a living as an artist. Face your fear and just dive in. You were meant to be an artist.