original artwork inspired by nature
My passion for the arts began at a young age. Dance was my primary focus and obsession as a young child and into adulthood. Switching career's to sales in the corporate for a decade led me to the realization that my heart was in the creative world. I was fortunate to study under Gregory Johnson, world-renowned artist, for semi-private canvas art classes. After several years of instruction and encouragement, I launched a decorative arts business for 17 years. Transforming walls, ceilings and clients visions in their private homes, provided valuable training utilizing color, scale and experimentation with different mediums. Fast forward - my true passion - canvas art!!!!
Nature's abundant and diverse beauty fuels my soul. It’s this immense love for the natural world as well as the animal kingdom, that truly inspires my artwork. My favorite pastimes are traveling, hiking, photography and exploring the outdoors.
Throughout my life, I’ve had the tendency to observe the natural world through the unfiltered prism of child-like eyes. I am totally infatuated with animals and they often become the subjects of my work. By striving to encapsulate their soul, my main focus is on their eyes and expressions. This is probably why most of my paintings are cameos and close ups.
What has inspired me immensely in this artistic quest is the attempt to capture a beautiful moment and then apply color, texture and brushstrokes to suspend it in time.
My preferred choice of medium is directly influenced by my current subject matter. I want to capture what I see and create an effect for the viewer using a variety of mediums.
After working exclusively in oils during my formative years, it was exciting to discover the world of acrylics and mixed media. I really enjoy experimenting with different mediums, textures and tools in order to achieve visual interest and dimension on canvas.
My ultimate desire throughout this creative process is to share a single moment in time with the observer - a human connection through my artistic journey.