artist statement:

My Artistic Journey

I grew up in Oregon, surrounded by forests, rivers, and coastline. I spent much of my childhood outside walking, camping, and exploring, and that early connection to the natural world still guides the way I see and create.

Painting is where I feel most at home. Before I begin, I take a moment to settle in and return to myself, letting everything get quiet. From there, I paint intuitively, led by color, shape, and the feeling of a place. Time softens in the studio, and each piece becomes a quiet reflection.

I’m deeply drawn to water and the rhythms of nature, from the ocean and rivers to weather shifts, tidal rhythms, and moonlit evenings. My work is inspired by daily rituals and the beauty tucked into ordinary moments. I’m drawn to texture and light, and to the way simplicity can hold meaning. Travel and life experiences often weave into my paintings in subtle ways, showing up later as a color palette, a mood, or a small detail.

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese concept of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence, especially in the natural world. That idea is at the heart of my work, an appreciation for what is changing, weathered, and wonderfully incomplete.

As an artist and private art lessons teacher, I value curiosity, connection, and making space to notice.

My hope is that my work offers a quiet place to pause and feel the beauty of the moment as it shifts and passes.