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.

'Sunrise Over Emerald Bay', 'Ridgeline'

October 22, 2010

The strong ray of sunshine (finally!) streaming into my office reminds me of 'Sunrise Over Emerald Bay.' When we go hiking you can see Emerald Bay from the hills above our house. One morning there was a single ray shining on the cliffs, illuminating the houses below.

Another hike shone a spotlight on Newport Harbor at dawn to inspire 'Ridgeline'. It’s amazing to me that you can look at the same thing over and over yet you can still see something new. There was a lot of cloud cover this spring that created dramatic lighting effects on the landscape. I was training for Mt. Washington and later Mt. Whitney so I did a lot of hiking.