Artist Statement

I am an abstract painter, and I work primarily in watercolors with mixed media elements. I’m inspired by the interplay of colors, shapes, and uneven lines, and I love the fluid, unpredictable nature of watercolor paints. I work very intuitively: I always have a starting point-a particular color combination for focal point-but then I just go wherever inspiration leads me, often surprising myself! I find myself particularly drawn to loose rounded shapes, which have become a recurring motif in much of my work. These shapes and lines might take the form of circles, eggs, or nests, and they speak to me of wholeness, resilience, buoyancy, and harmony. They feel like home.

Painting brings me peace, balance, and joy, and it helps me maintain an even keel in our uncertain times.