Vision

I spend a lot of time walking on beaches, forest paths, and the streets of my neighborhood and city. I am amazed by the power and beauty of the weather. An approaching storm creates a stunning display of rushing clouds, strong winds, and contrasting shades of dark and soft colors. The trees, bushes, and leaves sway and dance together in the wind. Afterwards, everything is scrubbed clean and the sun sparkles, promising a new day. A sense of calm washes over the landscape like the feeling of laying down on cool, fresh sheets.  I enjoy painting the movement, light, and the story I find in my surroundings, whether it is a storm or a calm day.

I have color blindness and struggle with differentiating between red, green, brown, blue, and purple. To overcome this challenge, I study and investigate the colors in a subject before I begin painting, to fully understand their relationships and play. People often ask me if I see colors, and while I do, the colors I see are not always the same as what others see. I perceive a higher level of contrast which explains my fascination with weather and movement.

When I paint, I try to work in as many colors and brush strokes as possible to create a subtle vibration to bring the canvas to life.  I want the viewer to experience the same story I found while walking through the landscape.