AZ Art Weekly

About the Artist

As an intuitive idealist, I see my world as endless potential and possibility!  I think that’s why I’m so drawn to abstract art.  It has no agenda and with every stroke of a brush, something new is showing up.  Each piece is unique, in and of itself, and I never really know how it will evolve.  That’s exciting to me!

I am very moved and inspired by beautiful music and whenever I’m painting, my instrumental New Age or light Jazz music is ON!  Music helps shift me out of my analytical, left brain, and moves me into my creative one.  While I may begin my process in a typical way, once the foundation is laid, the real fun begins. 

I am personally drawn to vibrant colors and dynamic, flowing movement, so my painting seems to incorporate that.  There also seems to be some element of light as the source of focus in my work.  I begin my pieces with dark colors to define a composition, then I let go and have fun!  I approach my painting like I approach my life—I observe….I assess….I react….and I respond.  The process is fluid and never the same.  I have no doubt that there’s an emotional element playing out, but I don’t try to analyze that.  I simply respond to the piece and see where it wants to go.

Of course, not all paintings come together the way I’d like, but it’s interesting to me that with some pieces, I actually get chills when working on them.  It’s like my soul telling me the piece is complete!  Other times, not so much, but I sit with them for a while to see what else it might need.  If nothing inspires me over time, I simply paint over it with reckless abandon-- and many times some real gems begin to take shape as a result.  Sometimes I just have to LET GO of expectations!

People tell me that they love the energy from my artwork. When someone experiences an emotional reaction to my work, it really touches me.  I feel like a part of me is forever connected to a part of them!   

Painting provides me with a sense of calm and inner peace—it’s my happy place!  Every day is a new adventure in the studio and I am so grateful that I have the time and ability to pursue this dream.