Artist’s Statement
I often find myself thinking about clearing passages, paths of energy, and creating a sense of light and hope through dense or tangled environments.

A reverence for nature and our Earth has fueled my work for many years. I feel a strong spiritual connection to the elements and creatures I encounter, which gives me a sense of peace and strength when the world seems particularly chaotic.

I work primarily with oil paint, watercolor, ink and collage. I enjoy experimenting and challenging myself to explore new media and recently have returned to working sculpturally.

My process is a journey of discovery, wonder and often new challenges. Sketches and reference photos serve as a source for new shapes, compositions or color combinations, but I soon put them aside and dive into the creative process.

My most recent series, Good Omens and Tiny Rituals, grew out of my interest in combining the objects I collect – stones, feathers, shells, pieces of wood, etc. with my paintings. Rather than keeping these objects simply for reference and inspiration, they speak for themselves within my work, conjuring up memories, hopes, dreams and thoughts about the importance of our connection to the natural world.