ARTIST STATEMENT:

I started painting again recently. It has been 9 years of inspiration building to the point of a creative explosion. This is my outlet, my sharing, my shout-out. I also write; I have things to say. My words are often written in gold leaf, framing my paintings.

My passion is life – a tree growing out of a boulder, a raven barking back at my dog, the way colors glow in the rain . . . . I hike everyday; there is magic in the forest. I am always aware that there is a curious critter hiding in the bushes looking at me. I am thankful for all of the life and beauty around me. My paintings reflect this

I paint Symbolic Realism. It fits. I combine various styles: realism, impressionism, surrealism. In my paintings I have hidden things that might not be seen for a while. The meaning is up to the viewer, although I do have my own. They are fun, they are deep, they are bursting with bliss.

Exhibitions/Awards:

Recent juried shows; One person show at First National Bank of Santa Fe, Jennie Cooley Gallery, Canyon Rd. Santa Fe, Fuller Lodge Art Center. Los Alamos NM. Recent non juried shows; Pecos Studio Tour, Pecos NM Atomic Cafe, Santa Fe NM, La Mariposa Montessori School, Santa Fe NM; Cover art: Sun Monthly, NM monthly newspaper.