Read About This Collection Balance in Bloom is a collection rooted in contrast and harmony—fluid, unpredictable alcohol ink backgrounds paired with grounded flocks of birds in the foreground. Each piece holds a quiet tension between motion and stillness, flow and form. The birds, often grouped in symbolic numbers, offer a sense of calm direction amidst…
Read About This Collection This collection of work explores timelines, history, and the art of holding space. I’m constantly aware of time’s fleeting nature, striving to create pieces that reflect the delicate balance of honoring what’s come before us while embracing what lies ahead, all within the ever-shifting flow of life. Using earthy textures and…
Read About This Collection 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…
Read About This Collection This collection of paintings pays homage to my southern upbringing paralleled with a strong emphasis on native southeastern flowers and weeds. Each painting focuses on the region’s natural beauty and the importance of conservation. My family has always had a deep connection to nature, with both my mother and sister being…
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…
Read About This Collection 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.
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.
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…
