Artist Statement

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Vibrant colors, dramatic light, and reflections are common attributes in my oil paintings.  My goal is for viewers to take notice of the subjects I paint, and to showcase them in a modern way that brings importance to them.  Often, I paint collections that people keep (marbles, dishes, jewelry, stones) other times I take a more traditional approach and paint landscapes. 

I am drawn to the collections that we keep and the joy that these objects hold in our history with them. ​Glass marbles can remind us of being a kid, a set of ruby dishes can take us back to a fabulous dinner party, and glass knobs can summon up memories of our grandparent's house.  I once did a commission for a man who wanted to commemorate the stone collection that he and his father had collected through the years.
 
My latest series is a grouping of jewelry paintings.  I like to imagine what kind of women adorn themselves with such jewelry, and what is their story?  Are they breaking glass ceilings, are they divas, are they comfortable in their femininity?  I aim to provide a unique perspective on these treasures and paint them in a way that evokes curiosity.

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