I want to share with you my current work as well as a few of my past paintings.

The inspiration for my work is deeply rooted in the natural world around me.

The landscapes of Northern California are rich with ever-changing color and shifting light. Winter colors change from gold and neutrals to the vivid green that come with the rainy season. Deep shadows of late summer hint at the cooler weather and short days of autumn.

I paint landscapes in oil, gouache, and acrylic on paper, wood panel and canvas. When I am inspired by what I see, I will take several photos, draw and experiment with the color palette. From there I progress to a composition through drawing and underpainting.

My painting includes a process of layering color to achieve the depth of color, light, shadow, and textures found in nature. I often go back to the same subject and create new paintings that reflect the change of seasons.

I painted my first oil painting when I was eleven. A Christmas gift that year of oil paints was put to good use. As I loved to draw and paint, I did not hesitate to tackle painting a snowy landscape. My parents kept that painting for years on a bookcase shelf.

From high school art classes, then on to college for studio and finally earning a Masters degree in Art Education and Fine Arts, I continued making art. A move to NYC in my twenties opened up many opportunities. Sharing studio space with other artists, taking classes at the Arts Student League and finishing my Masters Degree kept me busy. The art world of New York was very exciting. I worked at the Museum of Modern Art in their exhibitions department and had the privilege of seeing so much extraordinary art.

I am thankful for all of these experiences and for the influence of many wonderful teachers and artists.