Artist's Statement  

I revel in the play of the paint, the juxtaposition of colors, the diverse capabilities of my favorite wide bristle brush.  I enjoy the immediacy of acrylics and how colors can be layered as fast as I change my mind.   Whatever I set out to paint, figures and animals nearly always emerge.  The paintings often hint at stories and ldreams.  I especially love to paint on cumbersomely large canvases, so the figures are nearly life-sized and the act of painting is like dancing with the characters in the paintings. 

My husband, Roger is an architect and musician and we have two intrepid daughters, Sara and Cadence. Creating has always been a family activity at our house, whether it is making music, gardening, cooking exotic foods, or working on community events.  Together we constructed a mosaic mandala on our kitchen floor, renovated half of the rooms of our vintage house, and created a whimsical backyard garden. 

My paintings have often reflected the joyous juggling act of family, work, community and art-making. Now, Roger and I have purchased a small farm and our family is embarking upon an agrarian adventure - creating a small, sustainable farm on the outskirts of the city. Thus, my newest paintings are flavored by chickens, cows, tomatoes, and barnyards.

You are invited to follow our adventures at Squash Blossom Farm on my blog.