The inspiration for my painting comes form the natural world especially the orchard, pond and garden. My painting is emotionally expressive and energetic. In it I hope to convey the heartfelt joy I experience in the beauty of my subjects.

I paint in a loose spontaneous juicy style. I am interested in studying the variety of colors present on an apple or a fish and the way light makes the colors seem to dance. I am fascinated by the way the watercolor runs and blends and I try to take advantage of that property in my work. My painting is with watercolor, gouche, gesso and acrylic on paper and/or canvas.

I am also interested in movement in my painting. The natural world is alive and constantly moving. There is also a subtle movement of energy between my subject and me. In my painting I hope to capture that sense of movement and communication of energy.

Bev Pederson, with whom I painted studied for five years, has been a wonderful teacher and mentor and has greatly influenced my painting.