Welcome to my website

I am originally from Santa Barbara and have a strong connection with nature.  My creative flow is stirred when I am surrounded by nature, especially when I'm near water. 
Now I live in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California in the town of Grass Valley, which inspires transformation and passion in my soul.  I often venture out to the river or lake to paint.   

I paint primarily in oil with palette knives, but love to challenge myself with watercolor.  It's the most opposite I can get from oil.  Plein air painting on the Yuba river with its  turquoise swimming holes and beautiful trails continues to call me.
 

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Sacramento Art Fest