I had a love for art throughout my childhood but began to mature creatively under the mentor-ship of high school art teacher Lou Penfield . Painting has since been a lifelong passion .

The Michael Birawer Gallery, Seattle

The Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA

The Roby King Gallery, Bainbridge

The Front Street Gallery, Poulsbo

The Oh Be Joyful Galley, Crested Butte, Colorado

The Knowles Studio, Poulsbo

Currently oil is my medium of choice. I love the buttery feel and the intense color of oil paint. It especially holds up well  when painting outside in nature, my favorite place to be with easel and brush.

I am often stopped in my tracks when the light at certain times of day hits an object or landscape and makes it come alive with color. I'm inspired by all of creation in all it's many forms but it's all about the light.