About the Artist

Using expressive color and light, I am a contemporary impressionist aiming to capture the stunning and dramatic beauty of the sea, sky, and hills of the Monterey Peninsula that I call home.

Read My Story

My love and appreciation of the natural world began as a child - hiking and camping in Big Sur almost every weekend when I was young, and continuing as our family traveled the world, living in both Africa and Europe. As a young adult, after earning
a BS in Geology from Duke University, I spent almost a year traveling around South America. I now consider myself a citizen of the world, but have made my home on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula.

I recently retired after many years doing landscape design as well as architectural design and drafting, photography and fine art sales. During this time, I have honed my skills as an artist both in person and through virtual studies.

My process begins with a compositional sketch and a bold block-in of the darkest values using vivid, saturated color. I then move into lighter tones, applying thick, confident brushstrokes in an alla prima approach. I avoid white during the early
stages to preserve vibrancy, layering it later to create light and texture. Through expressive color, contrasting values and color temperature, I aim to lead the eye through depth and atmosphere, inviting the viewer to linger within the scene and
feel its energy.

My medium of choice is oil paints, although I often use gouache or watercolors while traveling. I love to paint plein air with all of the joy and challenges that come with the changing light and atmospheric conditions. When painting outdoors, I feel fully
alive and at peace, and I strive to share that feeling with the viewer.

Exhibits and Juried Shows

Central Coast Reflections, Pacific Grove Art Center
Farm to Frame, Natividad Medical Center
Seasons, Pacific Grove Art Center
Mendocino Open Paint Out, Mendocino Art Center
Chesebro Winery, Carmel Valley