I have studied nature for as long as I can remember. My parents and grandparents taught me to respect nature and encouraged me find the joy and serenity in the colors and textures nature can produce and respect the relationships within.   

As a student I enjoyed painting subjects found in nature. I started painting with oils in college and found the texture gratifying. I was able to create rich deep tints and tones while blending colors in oil. 

This collection of work is centered on animals, plants or places that bring me joy. I think my paintings show the curiosity of the cat, the grace of a koi, and the rhythmic swaying of flowers in a field. These paintings reflect my inspiration through nature, and I hope the feeling resonates with the audience. 

I work primarily in oils although I do use acrylic and was trained in watercolor for eight years. I recently discovered the versatility of Gouache and have started some studies in this medium. I find it to be a nice cross between my watercolor and oil training. I currently work from my home studio in Summerville, South Carolina and find inspiration through things found in nature, from landscapes to animals to the fine hairs on the stem of a Poppy. 

I try to capture the beauty of nature and animals that live in it, hoping to introduce the viewer to the small details they have not noticed before.