Multimedia and Fine Artist specializing in Watercolor, Oils and Japanese Sumi Painting
I love being a creative percolator. My passion is watercolor and the many, many technical aspects of the medium. Utilizing vivid layers of color, glazing and textures are the basis for my work. I draw inspiration from subjects that create an emotion or tell a story whether that be in nature or capturing everyday life moments. But the real reason that I paint is that I am chronic pain patient and do what I call Painting Thru the Pain for when I am painting I do not feel my pain.
I take pride in my ability to collaborate with clients to provide them with a work that they will cherish. I want them to love my work hanging in their home. I also really love collaborating with other creatives on large projects.
As a painting instructor, I love to inspire others who want to learn watercolor and other forms of Art and especially love teaching students who say they "cannot do Art", or "I am not an artist" and have never held a brush in their hand.
I have taught many types of students ranging in age from 3 to 75 years old. I feel that we all have an inner artist and all it takes a little coaxing, inspiration, and confidence to come out. The best feeling for me in the world is to see that aha moment of a student when they create a work of Art for the first time.
I am excited about new collaborative opportunities and projects and would love to participate in more community Art initiatives. One goal I have is to create an art exhibit where the art is created by people who use Art to cope. Whether they paint thru their pain like me or paint to release trauma or create as a means to cope in this world.
