My canvases are typically large, vibrant, and brimming with emotional focal points. I embrace the bold and diverse, deviating from representational art and instead exaggerating simple life moments as I’ve witnessed them.
Born in Oregon and raised in the suburbs north of Seattle, I hold a master’s degree in Public Administration and spent my career in Southern California government. This unconventional path led me to become an artist.
Upon retiring to the Coachella Valley, I was captivated by the desert’s vibrant colors and boundless vitality. This inspiration ignited my creative passion, despite lacking formal training. I listened to my calling, picked up a paintbrush, and began creating.
My goal is not merely to evoke a moment in life as I’ve experienced it, but to lay bare my raw impressions and emotions. My approach is gestural, nonobjective, energetic, and infused with movement. The entire painting surface becomes an active canvas.
Over the past thirty-plus years, I managed programs and services for the people of Los Angeles, including the Mayor, City Council, and various departments and agencies. After relocating to Palm Springs, I embraced my artistic journey and now — I have no boundaries.
