My paintings are inspired by the places I have lived and spent important times in my life. I have lived in Los Angeles, Morro Bay, San Francisco, London and Sacramento and have enjoyed camping all over literally my entire life. All of the places I paint have personal significance to me, mostly fond memories. I use contrast and intensity in color to express the feelings and associations I have with these places.  I love that these same places are significant to others and the conversations that come from having this connection.

I earned my BA in Art from San Francisco State University and my MA in Fine Art from the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London. I earned my California Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Art through CSU, Sacramento.

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Mount Lassen

This painting was inspired by a camp trip we took to Lassen National Park. We had borrowed my Mom's canoe and paddled across Manzanita Lake in the morning. It was beautiful and I took several photos from the canoe, but the light was a little overcast. I took other photos on the trip with the sun making Lassen Peak glow warm. I decided to use the photo for the shapes values, but as usual, I had to change the colors to evoke the experience.

Casa Bianca

I lived in Eagle Rock in Los Angeles until I was 7. Casa Bianca was walking distance and a staple for our family and friends. When I moved back to Los Angeles in my late 20s, my friend Don and I would regularly go there for dinner and talk about living on the same street when we were kids. More recently when I my sister and I were visiting and walking around the neighborhood, I took some photos. Once again, the light wasn't ideal, but I tried to create the excitement of dusk when the lights first come on before it gets dark.