My biggest challenge as a landscape artist is to do justice to the natural beauty surrounding me. A water-side or woodland walk fills all of my senses, but I find myself especially struck by the light, shadow, and colors of these special places. I gravitate to tranquil spaces and my goal is to capture and share their essence in my paintings. My medium of choice is oil applied lightly and harmoniously, with high notes generally reserved for what particularly attracted me to my subject.
It is incredibly fulfilling for me to be able to combine two passions, a love of nature and a love of interpreting its quiet beauty through paint. I am a Wisconsin native, have lived most of my life in the state, and my husband and I currently live full time in beautiful Door County although we’ve been consistent visitors throughout most of our lives. I have always been creative and if not hands on, a follower of the arts. Painting for pleasure took a sabbatical when a BA in Business, raising our family, work and other life needs took precedence. The desire to paint bubbled up and I rekindled my efforts in earnest about 15 years ago, first using acrylic paint and transitioning to oil paint for its versatility. I like both for different qualities, but gravitate to oil as it provides me the time and ability to develop rich colors, create depth, and to make changes as a painting evolves. My art journey has been mostly self taught, guided by
the works and shared knowledge of old masters and contemporary artists. I am always seeking to learn and grow. My love of nature fuels my work and encourages me to grow as an artist in order to fully capture its beauty. Likewise, my love of art has cultivated senses more keenly attuned to appreciate
what I observe in the natural world.