All things in nature are worthy of trying to interpret through art, but I believe that trees are pure magic! That such majestic creatures can form from a single tiny seed is certainly alchemy at its finest. Every tree is unique in the shape it chooses. Whether curvy, straight, thick, thin, smooth, bumpy, towering, or tiny, all are enchanting. Trees and all of the varied environments in which they live and thrive are the major inspiration for my artwork. My work is about form and movement and color within the landscape. I manipulate shapes and lines to give motion to the composition, and I build complex layered colors to create depth and to mimic the many amazing textures that exist in the natural world.
I earned a BFA with a Painting/Drawing emphasis from Boise State University in 1990, In 1986-87 I studied at Utah State University through the National Student Exchange Program.
I have exhibited at several local and regional galleries and have served as a juror for numerous local and regional art events. I have been a member of the Boise Open Studio Collective Organization since 2014.
