Statement

I am primarily inspired by the natural world in my artwork.

I enjoy wandering in the woods, looking for a weathered tree full of character, a unique view, or a light effect that fascinates me.

Having drawn all of my life, I began doing illustration work in the 1990s. I contributed art for many children's non-fiction educational books among other types of clients. In recent years I have studied drawing and painting more traditionally and intensely, working from the figure and still life setups. I love painting and drawing outdoors (en plein air).

I paint and draw daily, study art books, and visit galleries as much as possible. I have a great appreciation for nineteenth through early twentieth century art, including landscapes and portrait paintings. I work in oil, acrylic, gouache, charcoal, pen & ink, pastel, pencil, and watercolor.

Artists I admire include: Sargent, Hassam, Moran, Sorolla, Kollwitz, Zorn, Trost-Richards, Kensett, Inness, Rembrandt, Fantin-Latour, Rousseau, Daubigny, and Watteau.

Education

BFA Columbia College, Chicago 2001

Teaching

Drawing & Painting Classes at Morton Arboretum, 2023—present

Drawing and Painting Classes at North Shore Art League, 2020—present

Drawing and Painting Classes at The Art Center highland Park, 2020—present

Drawing and Painting Classes at LillStreet Art Center, 2018—present