About The Artist

I've always been interested in what lies beneath the surface of a landscape—not just the geology, but the accumulated histories, ecological relationships, and natural forces that give a place its character. A coastline is never static. Tides rearrange it, weather wears it down, plants take hold, and light changes everything. These processes fascinate me, and they are at the heart of my abstract landscape paintings.

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My connection to the natural world has shaped both my life and my art. Before becoming a full-time artist, I worked as an environmental educator, Master Gardener, beekeeper, and public health analyst. Those experiences taught me to look closely, ask questions, and appreciate the often surprising relationships between people, plants, pollinators, and the ecosystems we share.

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Today, I divide my time between coastal Maine and Northern California, two dramatically different landscapes that continually challenge and expand my perspective. I spend as much time as possible outdoors, exploring on foot or by kayak, studying the geology and ecology of a place, and noticing the small details that might otherwise go overlooked. These experiences find their way into the studio, though rarely in predictable ways.

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I work with acrylic, oil, cold wax, ink, and collage, often incorporating hand-painted papers, reclaimed materials, and unconventional mark-making tools. My process involves building up surfaces, scraping them back, and discovering what happens along the way. A painting might begin with a familiar geological formation or the memory of a particular stretch of coast, but it gradually becomes something less literal and more open to interpretation. I particularly enjoy the moment when a painting begins to take on a life of its own.

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After more than 15 years of dedicated studio practice, I am increasingly drawn toward abstraction and the possibilities of allowing materials, gesture, and chance to shape the work. The resulting paintings are less about reproducing a view than exploring what remains of an experience—the movement, atmosphere, textures, and impressions that stay with us long after we've left a place.

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Conservation is inseparable from the way I see the world. I make deliberate choices about the materials I use, including repurposed and upcycled papers, but sustainability also informs what I hope the work communicates. I believe curiosity leads to connection, and connection gives us a reason to care. If a painting encourages someone to look at the natural world with greater attention or a renewed sense of wonder, it has accomplished something meaningful.

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I paint daily, teach community workshops, and exhibit in galleries and juried exhibitions throughout the country. I continue to experiment, learn, and challenge my own assumptions about what a landscape painting can be.

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For inquiries about available paintings, studio visits, gallery representation, or commissioned work, please contact me.

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