Whether abstract or representational, each piece carries a sense of presence, my hope to capture not just what I see but what I am feeling. Oils, poured fluid art and many styles of inspirational art happens to be my favorite. Then there is photography, a love since childhood. I see, I snap the camera and then study the results. Which media would this look best in, how can I improve it of was it perfect as a photo. This is how I create, I stop and evaluate and the process begins.

Everywhere I look I find inspiration. Mine comes not just visually but from within. Sometimes it’s when something calm reveals it’s strength, or watching a rosebud bloom into a beautiful flower. As always nature offers a language of symbols such as trees, feathers, birds, and seasons that I interpret not as literal subjects, but as expressions of connection, transformation, and spirit. Then an image begins to emerge, a woman or a firefly. My imagination takes over with an unexplained force.

Since I formed a memorial fund years ago for a victim of domestic violence I often donate to charities or schools and that would be my first thought on where $25,000 would be placed. I often offer classes for seniors, so the money would help some expenses to be taken care of so I can continue to purchase supplies.