ARTIST STATEMENT

I am fascinated by the way in which abstraction and geometric forms allow a person to define a painting from their own point of view.  Watching the connection happen between the viewer and the painting is an exciting thing to observe.  My inspiration for my paintings comes from my love of design, architecture, color, cultural connections, and my worldwide travels.

The mediums I use are acrylic paints, oil pastels, graphite, and texture paste. These mediums allow me to tell stories in my paintings through larger paint strokes, and smaller elements that surprise the viewer when they see the painting up close.  My compositions are based on the square, straight lines that intersect, and at times organic forms that create spatial environments.  I focus on the elements of geometry, harmony, and movement. My creative process is representative of the way I create my life, layering on meaning as I learn and grow.