I have been painting out of doors for 25 years. I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts from James Madison University and years later I received my Masters of Fine Arts from The George Washington University.
About
Artist's Statement:
The act of painting outside and experiencing nature first hand is an integral part of my work. I am energized by the dynamic beauty of nature and through painting en plain air, I strengthen my connection to a specific place. I recently moved back to Virginia after living and painting in the US Virgin Islands for nine years. Living in the tropics influenced my artwork in many ways. I am even more obsessed with color! Natural beauty has always been important to my artwork and my life. Here in the Northern Neck, I am once again surrounded by inspiring landscape which is my favorite subject. I have been painting out of doors for 25 years. I strive to create a sense of place in my art. My hope is that the viewer will then “see and feel" what I do in my subjects. My paintings here in Virginia capture the beauty, rural lifestyle, and waterman culture of life by the Chesapeake Bay, while my work from the US Virgin Islands is closely linked to my experiences with the beauty and the culture of the Islands. I also create whimsical sculptures and installation pieces often incorporating recycled materials.