The In Between: A Celebration of the Unoccupied emphasizes the importance of negative space and draws attention to the balance and movement it creates. The empty or unoccupied areas around and between objects can be just as powerful as the objects themselves, and I strive to use negative space in my work to amplify a…
At the beginning of 2022, I ventured into a Mythology Series. Throughout art history, mythology has been painted using imagery of gods and goddesses in their human forms. Artists including but not limited to Jackson Pollock, Peter Paul Rubens, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Paul Cézanne, Cy Twombly, and Marie Laurencin have all used mythology…
During 2020 and continuing into 2021, my yard and immediate natural surroundings became my fascination and focal point. I began a semi-abstracted garden painting series on paper that soon lead me into a garden-escape fantasy world of botanicals and exotic birds. No. 1 2021 No. 2 2021 No. 23 2021 No. 24 2021 No. 25…
The ‘time series’ is a celebration of the relentless gravity of time while honoring women who juggle their work, family, passions, chores, obligations, volunteer positions, health, etc. I painted each of these pieces on wooden panels and layered them with handmade paper. They are all purposefully monochromatic so that the hourglass and the woman can…
Train tracks have always intrigued and fascinated me. The deep perspective I can find from them as well as the old-school vintage transportation makes for some of the best nostalgic work of all. “Together Again” 2012 56in. x 56in., Handmade paper wrapped on cradled panel painted in Oil & Acrylic. “Black Birds” 2012 61in. x…
The ‘time series’ is a celebration of the relentless gravity of time while honoring women who juggle their work, family, passions, chores, obligations, volunteer positions, health, etc. I painted each of these pieces on wooden panels and layered them with handmade paper. They are all purposefully monochromatic so that the hourglass and the woman can…
My “Bicyclette” series was completed in 2015. This series was painted to honor underprivileged young girls in Cambodia. Without bicycles, they have to walk on foot several miles to arrive at their schools. During these long treks, these girls risk their lives and their safety. The bicycle is a literal and figurative means to empowerment…
The umbrella series overlapped with the bicyclette (bicycle) series but both represent protection and freedom to me. Just as an umbrella protects us from rain, the umbrella also represents the feeling of safety and independence. “What Lies Within” 2014 60in x 60in: Oil and acrylic on canvas “Ruby Rain” 2014 36in. x 36in. Oil and…
In 2012/2013, I painted a series of historical and influential women. All of these pieces were 48″ x 30″, larger than life. My hope was to connect young girls with historical icons rather than them being influenced by current reality or media personalities. I partnered with the non-profit, Girls on the Run, and ended up…
I was raised by a gardener and a wood carver; both lovers of nature. I was surrounded by the Appalachian mountains and was taught early on about the differences between perennials versus annuals and to respect and protect nature. I am a painter, a writer and am deeply curious and protective of the environment. I…
