ABOUT THE ARTIST

    I am a plein air landscape painter.  Working outdoors on my easel is full of challenges, but it  is always inspiring.  What attracts me to plein air painting is trying to capture the essence of a landscape quickly. The sound of the rapids, the wind in the trees and the quality of the light are all compelling elements to consider when starting a new painting.  My work is exclusively in pastel and before a mark is made on the surface, the scene has been visually edited.  While simple forms and shapes are key to my painting, I love to create an active surface with layers of color.