Living in the Pacific Northwest, I find endless inspiration in the outdoors. My favorite paintings are those that evoke a feeling — ones that encourage viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own meaning. For me, painting is a way to be fully present. When I’m working on a piece, hours can pass without notice. It’s meditative, grounding, and deeply fulfilling.

 

 

I'm inspired by the quiet beauty of nature and the expressive spirit of Impressionism. My work is rooted in a desire to create calm, reflective spaces—visual moments that invite interpretation and offer a sense of peace in a busy world.

Growing up in the small town of Ephrata in Central Washington, I loved creating art projects and took a few classes in high school and college. But my path led me to major in journalism at Washington State University and I spent many years in TV news as an anchor and reporter. That career sharpened my eye for visuals — composition, light, and storytelling—which now deeply influence how I approach painting. A visit to the Jeu de Paume in Paris years ago, when it housed the Impressionists, left a lasting impression (pun intended!) on me. I’ve always been drawn to their brushwork, their use of light, and their ability to capture the essence of a scene without every last detail.

Coming to painting later in life has been a joyful rediscovery. Over the past couple of years, I’ve studied with artists Shelby Dillon, Jed Dorsey and Rod Moore, learning techniques and building confidence in my own style. My mission as an artist is simple: to create work that brings a sense of calm and connection in an often chaotic world.