My work is influenced by Sumi-e painting, the focus is on the process: preparing my palette, tools and vision of the canvas. Each mark of my brush meets the canvas as an extension of my state of mind.

Flowers, I paint wet into wet to capture the immediacy of the bloom-many times sculpting with a palate knife. Landscapes and portraits develop through many layers of transparent paint to achieve vibrant color effects. I finish with a glaze to give the surface a consistent sheen.

My husband Earl, gives me constant loving support and always challenges me to be true to my inner artist. I am expressing my love to those that have helped and supported my art spirit the best way that I know how, through painting.