Inspiration

My paintings are a reflection of the impact that the natural world has on me. I am inspired by color and texture. I let the nature of the medium dictate the overall look of the piece. With watercolors, I let the paint flow and race across the page… Acrylics are funky and fun… Oils bring out the traditional, earthy qualities of the pigments. Recently I have been experimenting with layering found objects such as leaves, twigs, paper, feathers. I am fascinated by texture & color

LIFE

Small town, Central IL, Woods, Trees, Dogs, Cats, Birds..running wild through the wilderness, hunting rabbits with my Dad, fishing, barefoot, cut-offs, Grandma’s garden, homemade applesauce, grapevines, lilac bushes, cops n robbers, baseball til dark, ticks, climbing trees, sleeping in the grass, stream, exploration, big rock, crayons, bottle rockets, frogs, acorns, freeze tag, lightening bugs, crickets, bullfrog, pond chirps, happiness.

I can not remember a time when I was not drawing or painting. I was a very serious art student from grade school all through college. I studied art under some very incredible teachers who still inspire me today.

the path

CHICAGO…architecture, hipsters, art, culture, coffee, neighborhoods, flowers, old ladies, ethnicity, church bells, skyline, lights, sirens, birds, squirrels, dogs everywhere, shops, good beer, galleries, action, lake shore, street fairs, people, people, people, art art, art

SPRINGFIELD... surrounded by family and friends. Nature. Birds. Space. Peace. Room to create larger pieces. Time to expand on new themes on love, life, emotions, expression, energy