Artist Statement
Painting is a life long quest. Every time a brush is set to a canvas I work to express an emotion either through the image I've been moved by or the challenge of light, value and shapes before me. It is that driving force of endless possibilities that I enjoy, always learning and growing with each painting I
complete.
Working outdoors or in my studio I strive to convey life like color schemesopen spaces, rich with natural elements and movement.I hope others will enjoy the paintings I complete and that they find some
link to their own personal experiences.
As an Oregon
native, I’ve enjoyed a successful career as a professional illustrator in the
Portland area for more than 20 years. My professional portfolio includes
a diverse list of clients including Avia, Standard Insurance, Nike, the Oregon
Zoo, as well as Northland Publishing and McGraw Hill Publishers.
My professional
accomplishments include awards and honors from service organizations including
the Oregon Food Bank, Goodwill Industries, and The National Box Association for
my product design work. Most
recently my illustrated children’s book “The Seed and The Giant Saguaro” was
recognized by Janet Napolitano, Governor of the State of Arizona as the 1st
Grade Book for the states reading program.
A recent move to
the Mid-Willamette Valley has allowed me to further strengthen my love of plein
air and studio painting by capturing the vast and diverse Oregon landscape that
lies one hour in each direction of my home and studio in beautiful Northwest
Albany. The diverse body of work includes pieces
featuring landscapes across the Pacific Northwest including the Columbia River
Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Coastal scenery and the rich farmlands of the
Mid-Willamette Valley.
