My oil/mixed media paintings, inspired by nature and travel, reflect my involvement with the process of making art.  I am not concerned with rendering what I see, but am challenged to express my reaction to what I see.


              For many years, the rural landscape of Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains, where I spend the summer, has nurtured and inspired me. . Recently, images from Asia, South America and Morocco have imprinted their magic and colorful mystery in my mind.

               I often work in series, a format which offers both a challenge and freedom to explore and to innovate. The series, "Vespa Memories" was inspired by walks taken along a uniquely beautiful dirt road.  (the previous owner had an old Vespa!)  Another series, "Haybales", dealt with my fascination with the bales left in farmers' fields: clustered in family groups, sitting proudly independent or even looking rather frazzled.  My series, "Exploring the Circle" investigates the circle form found in log piles, ponds and haybales. Recently, I completed a series on prayer flags inspired by a trip to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.

​                 Recently, I have been working in encaustics: a challenging yet forgiving medium.  I am enjoying the wax surface, its multiple layers and  images that can appear from below. Also, I find that working on a small scale provides a new freshness. 
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  However, my delight in color has remained  a constant and motivating force. in my art making journey.











 

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