... nature, with long walks. I connected to this and continue it with my paintings. My art is an extension of these walks where I connect further while I paint and bring nature into the home.

I studied at Illinois State U. and furthered my art studies at The Art Institute of Chicago. Working as a graphic designer, I’ve continued to paint and draw throughout my life. I sketch scenes in nature using pencils and graphite sticks, then translate that in watercolor and oil…..back in my studio. I am drawn to color relationships and love the color as it moves about the paper, particularly very saturated pigments and their contrast with light soft colors. Currently I am painting landscapes. My paintings contain quite a bit of color, yet they create a calm, serene feeling.