I come to painting as a dancer. I find the act of painting itself inspirational - the actual movement of painting, the rhythm and quality of the movement, making marks and pushing color around. If I can feel it in my body and remain in a state of curiosity, that’s where I can make art.

I like things that are a little raw. I like scratching into the paint and using various tools to make different kinds of marks. The marks are an expression of the movement and they lead you around the painting. I try not to tidy things up and paint the life out of the imperfections.

I start most of my paintings with large moving marks. I’m drawn to bold color and like most people, I have an emotional response to color that works with my marks. I primarily work in acrylic as well as oil and cold wax.

Sometimes it takes confusing our brains in order to just let go and experience what’s there. Painting is a never ending journey to stay in the moment and follow what’s in front of me.Unexpected surprises - the magic of uncovering form and color inspires me. I approach my painting with a sense of movement that reflects my dance background. My work is about beauty, mystery and connection.  Day-to-day life slips away as I scribble, paint with my fingers, and dance the paint around with brushes and palette knifes - always following the movement. I use bold, vibrant colors resulting in a combination of energy and stillness. If I can paint something that stops a person for a moment and allows them to see things in a new way, to access their own creativity, we are both changed. This is what I aim for in my paintings.  My work has been featured in “Denver Life Magazine,” “Canvas Rebel”, “Boulder Travel” and in the book, “Creative Sanity.” I have exhibited my work internationally as well as throughout Colorado.