Visual Art – Washington, D.C.
I work primarily in Watercolor and Acrylics as my chosen mediums. With a background in printmaking and photography, I have been bridging my work with the digital realm for select pieces. I hold a great affection for color, utilizing it to express the essence of an emotion or the elemental tone for a piece. Emotionally charged subject matter created through the structure of people and animals, along with the creatures that live in my imagination, tend to become the focus of what comes to life in my studio. My daughter, Mazzy’s, spirit and love has always served as a source of inspiration for my work and continues to do so. Since her tragic death in 2005, I feel that she is still very much with me in all of my creations. My work has gravitated towards exploring the journey of grief and healing through art. I try to construct my works in such a way that the underlying emotion is expressed for the viewer to experience and make a connection with on an intimate level therefore allowing the viewer to experience the work as a moment of escape from their current reality. People who are touched by my art, along with my loved ones, keep me creating and moving forward in my artistic journey to help others through the healing work of art. If I can bring someone some small piece of comfort, a sense of peace or even a smile...well then I have done my job.