“My paintings reflect how I see life - somewhat chaotic, but full of vibrancy and joy. I begin each painting with wild, unencumbered mark making and exuberant colors. The next several layers are applied like a dance of adding and subtracting energy and calm. Each layer builds a patchwork of color and shapes that often peak out from layers buried below. These “little jewels” remind me that it is often things in our past that help to guide us forward and create interest. It is the whole of our life journey that really matters, not just what appears on the surface. When painting, I retreat into the profound gift of living in the moment. My intention, always, is to sprinkle seeds of joy and help foster optimism.
