Artist Statement

I have drawn and painted since early youth, growing up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D. C.  I began pursuing art seriously in the 1980's with watercolors holding my interest.  In the 1990's I began a regular series of classes with Charleston artist Rhett Thurman, and have painted watercolors also with local artist Mary Mulligan and with Charles Reid.  After painting in waters for twenty years I added oils to my repertoire and currently enjoy both.  I continue to paint regularly with Rhett and also have painted with Kim English and Bill Dunlap.  I enjoy the softness and looseness of watercolors as well as their portability.  Oils bring out the vividness and luster to my scenes.  I enjoy portraiture, landscapes and still life, with plein air giving pieces a feeling of spontaneity when this is available.  I feel that I am continuing to evolve, am committed to this endeavor and truly look forward to new frontiers.