I use intensely pigmented acrylics and a variety of implements, especially palette knives and large brushes. Work is highly layered and enhanced with mark-making techniques and glazing
Inspiration: the life and beauty in my gardens/ woods Draw first outside. Layer upon layer of transparent watercolor applied w tiny brushes. Highly detailed, rich colors. My heart and soul
As an artist, I fuse abstraction, minimalism, and figurative elements in my nautical acrylics. I use palette knives, brushes and homemade tools to capture the essence of sailing.
140-300 lb. white watercolor paper, white Gesso on canvas, and birch wood cradles accept watercolor, acrylic, and encaustic paints. Clay tools, heatguns, and brushes create special affects
I paint in the traditional manner. I paint thick over thin. Sometimes I apply oil over acrylic. I use the palette knife also . I pay close attention to the focal point with detail and color.
My oil paintings are created from life and also photographs. I use the inspiration of my initial contact with my subject and then paint in oils and cold wax medium, using only a palette knife.
I create impressionistic landscapes on wood and canvas. The paintings on wood are individual pieces varied in depth based on the perspective, the canvas pieces offer a similar look on a flat surface.
Watercolor is my primary medium, blueberries, birds, butterflies, flowers, and more from the natural world inspire me the most. I select recycled & vintage frames to complement each painting.
My art fuses modern impressionism with Asian tech, using acrylics and suiboku to capture nature’s energy. Blending bold textures with delicate strokes, I explore balance, movement, and emotional depth
