Freedom to Explore

After completing my Master of Fine Art in drawing and painting from the Academy of Art San Francisco, where I painted lush impasto (thick paint) landscapes, exploring the Meaning of Place, I am allowing myself the freedom of exploration in technique, medium and subject matter.  I am drawing from years of experiences, from my travels, and intuitive responses to produce works that convey my love of color, texture and organic shape.  This work expressive, yet uncomplicated - a balance of chaos and control.  

Gratitude 

In every collection, my work expresses my love for the natural word in landscapes and flora, but also shifts inward to mend the wounds of simply being brave enough to live in this beautiful dysfunctional world.  Though my subjects vary, it is my hope that an overriding theme of gratitude is ever present and visible to the viewer.  

Medium

My medium of choice is oil paint often combined with cold wax medium and oil pigment sticks, utilizing both the brush and palette knife to create impasto abstractions. 

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Found! This is a good day. Unearthed my big box of oils. Haven’t had even a day to paint since moving to our new home. I’ve missed it so much…It’s what I do! It’s therapeutic and I’ll happily be back at this week.
The Pandemic Painting. 48x36. Oil on Canvas. It’s been a long time since I’ve shown my work in a public space. Finally getting back out there, and I couldn’t be happier with the wonderful arts community here in Ajo. On view - The
“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake.” -Francis Bacon
Looking forward to organizing and getting back to the real work. 🫶🏼
Pac-Man and The Chocolate Moose. This funky little piece sold. It always made me smile because sometimes when I’m in the flow of painting, I have no idea what I’m actually doing and when I finally step away from the easel I see recogniza
I’m so glad I cleaned up the studio just in time to pack it all up. 🙃 #studiolife #ajobound #artistnomad
Brain Coral. 6x4 oil on panel. Handmade frames. While snorkeling off the coast of Honduras, on the gorgeous island of Roatán, I found myself being thrown by wild waves into these venomous, stony corals. For months I had the exact imprint on
From the daily painting series: Postcard size oil paintings. #thickoilpaint #dailypainter #smallscalepainting #popsofcolor