Artist's Statement

I am awed and delighted by the unseen power of the hues, textures, and patterns we surround ourselves with; the subtle effects or energy of art and how it can heal us.

I use a variety of medium from acrylic paint and glaze to metallic plaster and metal leaf. Abundant light is essential to my work. Although I usually work on stretched canvas, I view my art as more of a 3-dimensional object, always wrapping the medium around the cradle of the canvas. This is reflected in the names I give the pieces such as Jewel Box and Copper Wall Fountain. The focal point is often an element of nature, such as a ginkgo leaf or cherry blossom branch painted with clean lines and minimal detail. This allows the eye to move effortlessly from the shapes to the abstract background of texture and color.

My goal is to bring together color, texture, and organic form to resonate the healing qualities and beauty of simplicity.