As an artist inspired by nature, I am especially drawn to clouds, water and flowers. These are ephemeral forms that take shape for a brief, beautiful moment, and then shift into something else. Through art I make reference to the landscape around me, and also a psychological landscape within. My artistic lineage comes from Abstract Expressionism, especially its focus on conveying emotion with bold, spontaneous marks. I also relate to the softness of Impressionism, with lyrical landscapes full of color and light. I combine these things to create my own visual language, exploring the dualities of interior and exterior realms. The paintings are predominantly acrylic paint with additional drawing materials like pigment crayon, paint markers and charcoal. Sometimes printmaking is added for pattern and texture. As I paint intuitively, some elements get covered over while others are pulled forward, and the finished painting contains a rich, layered history. My work finds a balance between energetic marks and tranquil space and reflects the kind of balance I seek in my own life. “For me, The Resonance of Color is about the way colors convey emotions. Color is the primary way I create the mood I’m going for in a painting. I am continually intrigued by how one color looks and feels when it is next to another, and this opens up endless explorations for my art.” READ MORE