Artist Statement: "Fluent in Cement”To be fluent, both your voice and your material must merge, a bond that is not necessarily immediate, but more a journey of experimentation with many painting methods and products.My background in Interior Design and Color Psychology has helped me find my way to concrete. Through Architectural Color Consulting, I acquired a comprehensive knowledge of color mixing and balancing color and a diverse understanding of industry products. It has shaped me to be a colorist along with the desire to create art that is both textural and unique.Eventually, this union of voice and material yields an eloquent and distinct style. Concrete has always intrigued me. With characteristics similar to fired clay, I use it in a painterly way. Preparing my own mixes, I combine cement with plaster and dried pigments giving my completed works a sculptural dimension. The porous surface also allows me to create unusual markings.Over time, this foundation has allowed me to become “fluent in cement.”