What am I working on?
Happy art in progress
Always reinventing and trying new things. You can see new projects here, and get a peek inside the studio. My uplifting art, collage, and colors, are inspired by the local flora and fauna, life events, and the seasons.
Art Shows, installations and more!
August // 2023
I'm behind on sharing that I was accepted into the Capitola Art & Wine Festival on Sept 9-10th. Please visit my booth (#95 on San Jose Ave).
Additionally, I have a show at Lúpulo Craft Beer House and will be there to chat about art on First Friday - Sept 1. Crazy good times. Lots of new paintings to share.
California Themed Wood Panels
March // 2023
I'm in a very cool artist group based in Carmel and Colorado - that have challenged ourselves to do a "series" inside these next 12 weeks.
I've decided on a wood panel square series using my photography. My new technique of collage, inks, paints, varnishes, charcoal, carbon and even gold will be involved! I'm excited!
California Spring Bloom
April // 2023
Between storms, gray or not, I try to get out for a walk even if it's for 15 minutes. There is a yard not far from home that is covered in California Poppies. I've taken photos from the dirt up and sky down and sideways - so finally I decided to start painting a couple. Here is where we are so far, but not done. Work in progress! 11x14
New Medium of collage, paint, ink...
Feb/March 2023
This painting brings me more joy than I had imagined. I love the colors - pink and blue are always a combo I'm drawn to, but the cold and mark making were super fun as well. Using my photography now has given me an entire new outli
