Above all, I want my work to be a reminder: Within you and within me is the brightest light imaginable. Just by looking at my art I want you to remember this basic truth of who you are.

If I were asked to define the types of work I create, I would say that I am a multimedia artist working primarily in paint; I work in several abstracted styles that have each evolved to serve a specific function in my own healing journey:

I paint abstract expressionist art when I have a feeling that is too big for my body to hold;
My murals reflect our relationship with the living web of life to serve as a reminder that what we do to the earth and one another, we do to ourselves...

I paint abstracted figurative portraits of women when I feel an exultant sense of pride for The Great Body of All Women;
I've painted music shows live to celebrate the spirit of creation Herself, as she swirls through musicians and audience and me, weaving together the most beautiful art of the Now that cannot be repeated...

I paint emergent visions and meditations with pen and ink;
And my more realistic portraits celebrate the beautiful reflections of each soul's unique way of being...

I rely on intuition, my spiritual practices, wise mentors, inspiration from experiments in natural materials, and guidance from my greatest mentor, Mother Nature.

My art was my companion throughout my early childhood without siblings or many close friends; halfway through undergrad at William and Mary as a Psychology major, it was during a time of deep despair that my father reminded me that I may enjoy taking some art courses once more. My art has been influenced by working stints as a wilderness therapy field guide, suicide/hotline crisis worker, ski instructor, yoga teacher, and now, full-time art teacher. Each year I take workshops in painting or more traditional crafts (handwork, fiber arts, wood-working), and usually make some sort of long-distance walking pilgrimage. I live with my partner and our dog in southwest Virginia.

My job as an artist is to serve our collective quest for beauty and point to the bright light of truth within. Your support helps me continue this mission and to take workshops to deepen my skills in painting and working with natural materials. Thanks for helping co-create a healing world we all want to live in!