"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
~ Edgar Degas
Artist Point of View
In the tradition of the Abstract Expressionists, my work stems from a subconscious and intuitive process.
Essential to the language of my painting is the layering of textures, gestural marks, lyrical lines, and color to create a history of surface. These surfaces embody the essence of special places, captured memories, and my visual response to experiences I have enjoyed- both near and far. My work is an exploration of how emotion- from nature and my surroundings- influence my paintings. The freedom to tell a story, inspire and evoke feelings through paint, is my endless joy.
Process
My painting process involves layers upon layers of applying paint.
Using various tools for adding texture and interest, I build up and tear down, dissolve through and scrape back, excavating and veiling to recreate a sense of the mysterious through many layers of media. The addition of mark-making and asemic writing also add to the history of surface. I work on cradled panels, paper and canvas. In this process, I cherish the freedom I have found to experiment, express, and explore the world through my work.
Bio
I am an artist/painter/framer living and working in Virginia.
I am a Signature Artist member of Baltimore Watercolor Society, and a Signature Artist member of the Virginia Watercolor Society. I currently offer workshops to art groups and a long distance mentoring program. After traveling for 26 years participating in outdoor art festivals, my work is now represented by galleries and arts centers. I have exhibited and won awards in numerous juried shows throughout my career. My work is included in various collections- private and corporate- both nationally and internationally.