Why I Paint

Moving to Northern Wisconsin has put me under a spell. I see a grove of birch trees, reflections from a kayak or a puddle in the road, and I am moved to paint. Here, more than anywhere else on earth.

My goal is to share an appreciation for the simple beauties that can easily escape us in our busy everyday lives. I paint in oils with a limited color palette for harmony. I let a complementary color “underpaint” peek through in places to bring life and vibration to the colors. Ever inspired by my surroundings, I choose subjects that touch my heart - or more likely, they choose me!