Artist Statement:

Each place or scene I paint is somewhere I remember being or at least briefly seeing. Something about that place at that time caused me to stop and take notice. Therefore, I try to capture the spirit or essence of that time and place in order to convey that mood or feeling to the viewer. I use basic elements of art and design to create pieces I feel are compositionally sound, always considering where the lines and forms are leading the eye within the painting. I consider my work representational and strive not to be too realistic but my personality always leads me to details. However, too many details might cause a concentration on those details and not the piece as a whole. Evoking a feeling of time and place is the challenge I put to myself. And I will continue that effort through each painting.

Exhibitions/Awards:

2009: Solo Exhibit - Soul of Mexico, Indio, CA.
2007: Group Art Exhibition - The Esther Wells Collection, Laguna Beach, CA.
Group Art Exhibition - Art4Healing CSUF Student Health & Counseling Center, Fullerton, CA.
Online Art Competition - Honorable Mention, United Society of Pastel Artists.
2006: Group Art Exhibition - LAPAPA Gallery & Studio, Laguna Beach, CA.