Artist Statement
Nature has always been my greatest source of inspiration. Its rhythms, patterns, and constant transformation remind me that everything in life is connected. While my earlier work was inspired by careful observation, my artistic journey has gradually become more intuitive, exploring the space where nature, imagination, and spirituality meet.
Many of my paintings begin long before the first brushstroke. They grow from vivid dreams, quiet moments of reflection, and an inner world where nature and symbolism come together. I am fascinated by the language of dreams and by the way they can express emotions and ideas that are difficult to put into words. Through my work, I hope to bring some of that quiet mystery into the visible world.
Animals and birds often appear in my paintings as symbols of wisdom, transformation, resilience, and freedom. Sacred geometry weaves through many of my compositions, reflecting the harmony and hidden patterns found throughout nature. Together, these elements invite viewers to look beyond what they see at first glance and consider the deeper connections between ourselves, the natural world, and the universe around us.
My hope is that each painting offers more than something to look at. I want it to create a sense of calm, curiosity, and wonder—a quiet invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and perhaps recognize something familiar from our own dreams, memories, or inner world.
Working from my studio in Boston area, I’m honored to have my work included in private collections throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Sweden, Germany, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Japan, and Russia, where each painting begins a new journey and forms its own connection with those who live with it.
Selected Recognition
2024 - Honorable Mention, Sanctuary, Newton Art Association Member Show, Newton, MA
2019 — Second Prize, Sunny Alps, Winter: A Small Works Exhibit, NewTV, Newton, MA
2017 — Second Prize, Whispers of the Night, Open Ended, Betty Meyer Gallery, Newton, MA
2016 — Third Prize, Spring Is in the Air, Full Bloom, Betty Meyer Gallery, Newton, MA
2013 — First Place (The Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Russell Award), Delight, 64th Annual Newton Art Association Awards Exhibition
2013 — Honorable Mention, Early Morning in the Mountains, Newton Art Association Exhibition
2013 — Special Recognition, Blue 1.4, Light Space & Time International Abstract Competition
Selected Press
F+W Media, AcrylicWorks4: Captivating color edited by Jamie Markle, 2017. 11