My work is about process. Like life, experience adds richness to the result. The layering and texturing represent the chaotic nature of our lives and reflect the way our attentions are continually divided. But in the end, we are able to navigate the information to form a coherent whole and are fulfilled by the journey as well as the destination.

In my work, I leave artifacts of the trip I take on the way to the final solution.I have always been influenced by architecture. My work reflects a strong sense of design and structure. My father worked for Albert Kahn in the 1960’s and taught me to draw in 2-point perspective when I was 10. I received my BFA from Pratt Institute in New York City and worked in advertising and graphic design for many years before taking the leap to fine art.

It has always been my dream to be a painter when I grow up.

Mt Baldy Photos

August 22, 2010

Inspiration comes in many forms and the dramatic landscapes of the American southwest are always an inspiration. Since we're training to hike Mt Whitney we have been doing longer hikes in the area and at higher elevation. Mt San Antonio (Mt Baldy) was a 16 mile hike that lasted almost 8 hours and brought us up over 10,000' but provided breathtaking views of the Southland. On one side you could see the Mojave Desert; on the other peaks of Catalina poked out from the fog.

I'm always amazed at the diversity of this area- within an hour's drive you really can be a world away. The cool coastal temperatures gave way to 90+ degree heat and the mellow sands shifted to views of exposed rocky shale reminiscent of the moon. Up above tree line the tundra was a pretty golden hue and a young Osprey or Hawk floated overhead as we caught him during breakfast.