About The Artist

I am a resident of the Big Island of Hawaii and moved to the islands in 1975. The natural world inspires my work. There is so much exquisite beauty found in nature, and the wilderness provides something ethereal that we often miss in our fast-paced society. I hope to capture a little bit of the splendor that surrounds us. I earned my Masters of Fine Art from the Academy of Art University in December 2019. I use both intuition and my artistic experience to create dynamic paintings and paint both en plein air and in the studio. I use many layers of paint in order to create depth and interest. My style is painterly realism using the alla prima method of painting, which is the thin to thick method. Each painting is as if I am traveling somewhere where things are hidden and unknown. The art becomes a world of its own. The painting is dictated by intuition, surprise, discipline, perseverance, and experimentation. My goal as an artist is to create art that will resonate emotionally with others and provide inspiration and joy.