I have been fascinated with creating art since I was introduced to my first box of crayons.
Figurative
I describe my work as representational with artistic license that might include abstraction and even touches of whimsy. Some of my favorite subjects are people caught in a moment and I enjoy adding details that I believe exaggerates the story or mood. Frequently, I’ll include elements from nature to my figurative paintings. In these works, I purposely create confusion in the background leaving the viewer to wonder if the scene is indoors or outside.
Botanical paintings

I am a woman that loves being in nature. Arizona is filled with unique plants and with light that grabs my attention and inspires me to paint. Most often these piece are “portraits” of plants, but I sometimes add backgrounds that include abstract images of the surrounding area. When creating botanical paintings, I use colors and backgrounds that express my personal experience with the subject.