Each painting begins with a wisp of an intuitive idea. With inky paint on a long handled brush I draw many lines on canvas with large, loose strokes. I trust that my composition and a strong spatial relationship will emerge. I do not begin with a fully realized sketch or even a fully reconciled thought. This allows for discovery and surprise during my painting process.

I am inspired by women, fabric, animals, and color. My paintings are strong, beautiful and tell a story. I use patterns to build rich, brilliant texture and to create tension in juxtaposition with the calm face of Woman. I incorporate animals into my work to accentuate the idea of Woman as protective nurturer. Within this elaborate backdrop of texture, pattern and color, the relationships within the painting evoke serenity.

Each painting begins with a wisp of an idea, my intuition, or even a fragment of a half-remembered dream. This point of beginning holds the most promise and excitement. With inky paint on a long handled brush I draw many lines on canvas with large, loose strokes. I trust that my composition and a strong spatial relationship will emerge. I do not begin with a fully realized sketch or even a fully reconciled thought. This allows for discovery and surprise during my painting process.

I am inspired by women, fabric, animals, and color. My paintings are strong, beautiful and tell a story. I use patterns to build rich, brilliant texture and to create tension that can be juxtaposed with the calm and serene face of Woman. I incorporate animals into my work to accentuate the idea of Woman as protective nurturer. Within this elaborate backdrop of texture, pattern and color, the relationships within the painting evoke serenity.Each painting begins with a wisp of an intuitive idea. With inky paint on a long handled brush I draw many lines on canvas with large, loose strokes. I trust that my composition and a strong spatial relationship will emerge. I do not begin with a fully realized sketch or even a fully reconciled thought. This allows for discovery and surprise during my painting process.

I am inspired by women, fabric, animals, and color. My paintings are strong, beautiful and tell a story. I use patterns to build rich, brilliant texture and to create tension in juxtaposition with the calm face of Woman. I incorporate animals into my work to accentuate the idea of Woman as protective nurturer. Within this elaborate backdrop of texture, pattern and color, the relationships within the painting evoke serenity.

Each painting begins with a wisp of an idea, my intuition, or even a fragment of a half-remembered dream. This point of beginning holds the most promise and excitement. With inky paint on a long handled brush I draw many lines on canvas with large, loose strokes. I trust that my composition and a strong spatial relationship will emerge. I do not begin with a fully realized sketch or even a fully reconciled thought. This allows for discovery and surprise during my painting process.

I am inspired by women, fabric, animals, and color. My paintings are strong, beautiful and tell a story. I use patterns to build rich, brilliant texture and to create tension that can be juxtaposed with the calm and serene face of Woman. I incorporate animals into my work to accentuate the idea of Woman as protective nurturer. Within this elaborate backdrop of texture, pattern and color, the relationships within the painting evoke serenity.