I am a Colorado native, so I grew up
loving the natural environment and the
wild Rocky Mountains. Until recently, I
always considered myself a watercolor
artist and felt confined to that little “box”
I put myself in. About two years ago,
a cherished friend of mine committed
suicide. After that, I felt devastated and
was not even able to pick up a brush,
let alone complete another watercolor
painting. On a quest for discovery and
healing, I took a workshop in mixed
media techniques. Since that day, I’ve
been obsessed – I’ve found a new and
different way to express myself and
my emotions. I’m on a constant quest
to find unusual and discarded “things”
to use in my paintings. I’ve used
everything from plaster, twine, metal,
foil, and even broken windshield glass.
It all somehow becomes symbolic in
my paintings and signifies a feeling or
emotion. I also became intrigued and
started experimenting with encaustic
techniques. Many of my paintings are
completed with a two-part poly-resin
finish. Although it can be a complicated
and time consuming process, it makes
the colors “pop” and it also eliminates
the need to frame a piece.
I’m constantly learning about art and technique, through self-study as well as taking workshops and
courses from a host of talented instructors in a variety of venues. My work has been displayed throughout
the Front Range and resides in private collections both nationally and internationally.
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