I experience nature all around me. It bubbles up through me and out into the world. Painting gives me release; it is my escape, my anchor, my legacy. I have a need to express myself in order to feel alive, to feel my connection to Source, to feel that I matter and make a difference in this world. But while my studio time feeds my need to explore my inner sense of beauty and my connection with the divine, sharing it with others allows me to meld my art with my professional passion as a career life coach.

My art becomes a vehicle for helping viewers align themselves with nature, peace and beauty. When my art inspires others and acts as a catalyst for change, it comes full circle, inspiring me to create yet again, to emit more healing energy into the world. I seek to highlight the extraordinary in the ordinary, building a gateway that opens the doors for reflection and connection to spirit. I am drawn to the universal symbols of spirals and circles found in natural phenomena, and I am continually aware of the relationship between mind, body and spirit. When I am seeking inspiration for my work, I carry a camera with me, to help root me in the present moment. I seek to capture the essence of these snapshots in time, to share the magic of something fleeting, elevating something which might otherwise be perceived as ordinary. To create my paintings, I use only natural elements, painting with encaustic, an ancient process which combines pure beeswax, resin and pigment. The translucent quality of the fragrant encaustic allows light to penetrate the layers and radiate outwardly, so that the paintings appear to glow from inside, as if radiating energy. Employing this time-honored method gives me a sense of connection to the past, while contemplating nature can lead to inner transformation in the present, grounding me in the moment. I trust that inspiration will manifest itself physically through me, allowing me to express my spirit on canvas in a way that speaks universally to all who view my art.