II work primarily in oils and am drawn to finding the beauty in objects that might otherwise be overlooked-- old vehicles, old buildings, a dirt road, or patterns in leaves.

I am fortunate to be able to split my time between Atlanta, Georgia, and southern Vermont, with an annual visit to Santa Fe each year. I find the differences between the southwest; a busy urban environment and rural New England to be a great source of inspiration. It allows me to really see and appreciate each place. Exploring and honoring opposites is what my art is really about - Urban and Rural, Organized and Organic, Colorful and Muted, Loud and Quiet

I’ve been making a creative mess since I was young but chose the safety of a “sensible” career versus pursuing my art. So after working full time and raising kids, I’m happy to be able to get back to my roots. I hesitate to call myself self-taught because I have been fortunate over the past 20 years to have painted with and taken instruction from many talented plein air and studio artists.

My work is both representational and abstract, which I think reflects the two forces that are constantly battling in my head: the analytical and the artistic. I can be equally happy carefully capturing the perspective in a row of old factory windows or layering organic patterns and shapes on the canvas with no apparent plan. I think I am drawn to create things to bridge these two somewhat competing forces in my head. And maybe it’s growing up in a family of engineers that I see the artistry in functional objects and want to bring it out.