I am a self-taught artist, inspired by everyday life and the moments lived with my children. I use those moments to create works of art that are reflections of my life as a parent. Painting is my medium of choice, a combination of acrylic and oil, but I also love to incorporate other artistic and creative outlets and mediums such as embroidery, graphite, and marker. A combination of playing with materials and studying the master’s has helped me hone my craft and find my voice.

My favorite historical period of art is the impressionist and post-impressionism era. I love artists like Monet, Manet, Cassatt, and Van Gogh. I take advice from the master’s and use light, color, and texture to bring life to my work. As a self-taught artist I believe studying the master’s is an important aspect of discovering one’s unique style. However, it’s because of practice and play that I have found confidence in my work.

As an artist and a mother, I balance my time painting in the studio with the daily routine of family life. My studio is the heart of our home, and my children are often right along-side me, working on projects of their own. I am often asked how I “balance it all” and my answer is simple…I just choose to, every day.

Because of their childlike curiosity and eagerness to play, my kids are my biggest inspirations and, alongside my husband, they are my loudest supporters in life and as an artist.