Movement and expression are the hallmarks of my abstract art. This series is inspired by my love of music and dance. As a social dancer since my teenage years, it’s natural to transfer that energy to the canvas. Listening to music while I work, the rhythms and sounds mix with the paint. I enjoy various types of music and have done many styles of dancing through the years. I leaned heavily into mark making in this series to exaggerate the pure delight of movement. The compositions ignite joy with a painterly portrayal of the passion of music and dance.

Guided by intuition, my abstract paintings are about expression and movement. I am drawn to the freedom of abstraction and the inherent challenges in painting that is not based in reality, but in the imagination. Listening to music while I work, the rhythms and sounds mix with the paint. This free flowing improvisation captures the unconscious to bring forth an emotional response. Each piece offers an exhilarating opportunity to venture into the realm of pure spirit. 

My imagined abstract landscapes are a response to my experience of nature rather than a re-creation of a specific place. Bold colors and dynamic lines distill the complex spirit of the earth. With an intuitive process, I capture the unconscious to reflect some fragment of nature’s power, the energy and movement as well as the tranquility and harmony. Through the spontaneous use of color, texture, line and form, I lead the viewer to go beyond reality and wander into a magical land.

Paintings 10" x 10" and smaller.

Each collage begins with an assortment of found, self-created and fine art papers. I cut, rip or otherwise manipulate the elements, making decisions about what works and what is needed to complete the artwork. Pieces are added bit by bit, like a puzzle, until the composition evolves. Acrylic paint is sometimes added as necessary to tone down or highlight different areas. Creating something visually exciting from unrelated items, each with its own texture and dimensionality, is a delightful challenge.