Painting teaches, as nothing else can, awareness of our surroundings. My goal when I paint is to express the gentle joy and beauty of my small world - to make it a reflection of the wider world around us. I have great curiosity and enthusiasm for our Rogue Valley. We are surrounded by old towns and farms and significant natural beauty.

Light, color and line are what I'm trying to capture. My favorite medium is transparent watercolor with all of its' subtleties. I take great delight in working with pastel. Some paintings call for acrylic and nothing beats basic drawing.

I have worked with many local and national artists and have shown throughout this area. I am a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, the Artists' Workshop and the Rogue Valley Art Association.