Artist Statement

The Cascadian forests of the West Coast are the deepest source of my artistic inspiration. I am drawn to vistas and views through the trees and down to the water, following the flow of color variations and visual rhythms created by this natural environment.   The way that light plays through this landscape, illuminating the inner and outer journey, is the fundamental inspiration for my paintings. 

I love the expressive quality of paint in all its forms.  My current work is focused on exploring the intricate symbiosis between the trees and the life forms of the forest floor.  To explore these interconnections, I am currently working with a variety of materials, including acrylics, oils, and mixed media to build this layered imagery with all its intricate complexity.

Through the painting process, I make new discoveries about these landscapes, revealed in the interplay between color and light on the trees, and on the spaces above and below.  The joy and renewal of spirit that comes from this experience completes the original journey for me and becomes the inspiration for further explorations.

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Selected Exhibits

Spring, 2025 “The Woods”, solo show, Seattle Light Room

Winter, 2025 CoCa “On the Natural” (juried), Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Winter, 2025 Plein Air Annual (juried), Cole Gallery, Edmonds, WA

Fall, 2024             The Beauty of the Northwest, Gallery North, Edmonds

Summer 2024       City of Kent Summer Show, Kent, WA

City of Kent - Permanent collection

Spring 2024           Lore, Artwise Gallery, Grand Forks, ND

Spring 2024           Maryhill Museum, Teachers as Artists, Maryhill, WA      

March 2024           Women in Art, Las Laguna Gallery, CA

Fall 2023               “Above and Below”, Solo, Garry Oak Gallery, Seattle, WA

Spring 2023           Maryhill Museum, Teachers as Artists, Maryhill, WA

Award:  1st place

Spring 2023           Art and Ecology, O’Hanlon Center, Mill Valley, CA

Winter 2022           Mt. Baker Tour of Homes, Seattle, WA

Summer 2022       On the Boulevard, Seattle, WA

Fall 2021               “Illumination”, Solo show Garry Oak Gallery, Seattle, WA

Spring 2021           Patterson Cellars, Woodinville, WA

Winter 2020           Seattle Public Theater, Seattle, WA

Fall 2019               River Gallery, Mt. Vernon, WA

Fall 2019               Caffe Vita, Seattle, WA (solo)

Summer 2019       Solstone Winery, Woodinville, WA

Spring 2019           Northwest Fine Arts Competition

Phinney Ridge Gallery, Seattle, WA

Spring 2019          River Gallery, Mt. Vernon, WA

Winter 2019          “Forest Light”, Garry Oak Gallery, Seattle, WA

2019                     ArtEast Gallery Group Show, Issaquah, WA

2018                     ArtEast Gallery Group Show, Issaquah, WA

2014-2018            Seattle Studio shows

2013                     Nature Consortium, West Seattle Artwalk

2012                     Leschi Artwalk, Columbia City Bakery

2011                     Seward Park 100 – Audubon Society

2010                     Lakewood Seward Park Artwalk