Works
Artist Bio
Art has been intertwined in my life as long as I can remember. In elementary school, I waited in anticipation for the art teacher who only came in once a week. In high school, I was able to take two different art classes everyday; it was truly a respite from my unsteady life. Often I would walk to mid-town to a store that carried some art supplies in the back room. Slowly I would make my way up and down the aisles, coveting the rows of bins that housed graded pencils and fancy erasers, knowing one day these supplies would be the tools I would use to carve out my life's journey; to declare who I am.
I have since added many more mediums to my art tool box: oil paints and brushes, boxes of fancy charcoal, encaustic supplies and, most notable, typeset trays full of soft pastels in different brands, shapes, colors & values.
Born and raised in New England I consider myself fortunate to live in close proximity to the White Mountains and the New England Seacoast where much of my inspiration is derived from. The beaches and salt marshes provide an abundance of color, texture and interesting patterns which change with the seasons. My goal is to show people how nature can have a profound calming and healing effect on us both mentally and physically. I strive to create pieces that bring a sense of peace and tranquility to the viewer; to transport the viewer to that time and place that made its mark on me.
I am currently a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), an Associate member of the American Impressionist Society & the Central Maine Pastel Society. I offer regular pastel classes at my new art gallery, Thornhill Art Gallery in Portsmouth, NH.
