Works on Paper

The selection of wasted materials is a statement and a creative act, creating new dynamics in the social body, which would not be generated if the materials were bought online or in a physical store. Wandering the city in search of materials is our revolutionary act against capitalism.

My work depicts our natural world in a hyper-natural way. It’s an evocation of its beauty amidst the climate crisis, finding inspiration from memories of the coastal ecosystems I grew up around and places I’ve explored.

My work centers around depicting everyday life. Working with layers of watercolor pigment and at times mixed media, I intend to invoke an emotion or sense of belonging, accomplishment, pride, and JOY. The layers of color provide an undeniable series of atmospheres that can serve symbolically for emotional, personal, and social spaces.

The photographs were taken on Long Beach Island with long shutter speeds. Two with a still camera allowing the motion of the sea to create softness and one photo with intentional camera movement showing a bit of abstraction as well.

I am an oil painter living in southern Vermont. I paints the landscape around me, as well as locations from my travels to remote places around the world.

My main enjoyment when making art comes from depicting human emotions through my portraits.