Biography

Painting for me, begins with beauty. A person or place, real or imagined, draws me in. This inspires me and challenges me to create my personal vision. The fundamentals aren't enough. Without passion and emotion, my work won't resonate - form me or any viewer.

Each painting is a leap of faith. The journey from inspiration to Art is intuitive. That first step is uncertain. I feel my way, brush stroke by brush stroke. When things go well, I'm in the zone, focused, oblivious to time. How to begin? Where to end? There are no rules. I know it when I get there. Then I clean my brushes and wait for the next beautiful inspiration.

I am a member of the Ojai Studio Artist tour. I welcome portrait commission work, by appointment.