Art Inspired by the Seasons, Travel, and Vintage Photos
Representational art that stretches the tangible with unique landscapes and figurative settings.
Representational art that stretches the tangible with unique landscapes and figurative settings.

Color over color, loose brushwork, and a bit of scribbling dominate my work. The media can include pencil, crayon, pastel, ink, watercolor, and acrylic. My painting inspirations come from the changing of the seasons, travel, old buildings or structures, and vintage photos.

I-am-back after a 15-year + break from producing art in any focused fashion. Much of that time was spent asking myself how or why I should do art. I struggled with wanting to make something practical, useful, and functional. I had stints in painting shoes, felting coasters, and doing other random crafts. None of this blossomed into a passion, and I kept yearning to lay something out on paper and grab a paint brush.
While on my hiatus from art, I focused on my other passion which was information and records management. Although it seems like quite a deviation from art, I did use my creativity to come up with solutions for managing electronic records. Most of this time was spending working at the National Archives where I was surrounded by my other interests of history and archives. I really loved what I was doing, but I was always thinking about my art. You will see that I combine these interests into some of my paintings where I use vintage photos and historic sites as subjects.
My current focus is to brush off the dust, remove painting cobwebs, and just have fun. I’ve created a series of floral paintings based on a trip to the Netherlands, completed a commission piece on an eight by five-foot canvas, and recently embarked on creating watercolors based on my new home in the wild and wonderful West Virginia.
I welcome you to follow me on this journey.
Participant in over 40 exhibitions, including solo, group, member, invitational, open, and juried. Received best of show awards, honorable mentions, and sales from events.
Participant in art media demonstrations and plein air events.
Memberships Past and Present – Pittsburgh Society of Artists, Art Association of Harrisburg, Art League of Ocean City, Frederick County Art Association, Shepherdstown Friday Morning Painters
Private collections in numerous states
University of Pavia (in conjunction with IUP), Pavia, Italy, Graduate courses in painting and art history
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, Bachelor of Fine Arts. Concentrated courses in painting, drawing, photography, and graphics
Studied under Oliver LaGrone, Boas Magnet School, Harrisburg, PA

Flora Awakening depicts a grouping of tulips rising to reach the sun at the vibrant gardens at Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands. Mixed Media. Painting is 10" x 12.5" without mat and framing.

Garden Garnish reveals the playful arrangement of unusual tulips that can be found in the delightful gardens of Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands. Mixed Media. Painting is 6.5" x 9.5" without mat and framing.

Fiery Field depicts long rows of tulips inspired by the vibrant gardens at Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands. Mixed Media. Painting is 10" x 12.5" without mat and framing.

From Lisse depicts the purple tulips and yellow daffodils from the vibrant gardens at Keukenhof in Lisse, Holland. Mixed Media. Painting is 10" x 8" inches without mat and frame.

Buggy was inspired by finding this groovy buggy among the tulips at the stunning gardens at Keukenhof, Lisse, Holland. Mixed Media. Painting is 6.5 x 9.5" without mat and framing.

Under the Overlook is a painting based on being below an overlook at the New River Gorge in WV. The rocky outcrop captures the attention while foliage nestles its fall. Watercolor and Wax Finish on Board. 10"x10"

The inspriration for Thicket and Pine was based on a walk near Spruce Knob in West Virginia. I was intrigued by the majestic trees in the background, the gnarly, tangled brush in front, and the bright yellow and white flowers. Watercolor and Wax Finish on Board, 10" x 10"

Old Man. There is no in-depth inspiration or explanation for him, he just is. Mixed Media. 5"x8" without mat and framing.

Summer Sass was inspired by a set of vintage photos found at a thrift store. The subject of this photo had signed it - Always, "Sass" - One can make their own story as to who she was and who was the recipient of the photo. Sadly, at some point, this photo lost its importance. Mixed Media. 8.5"x11" without mat and framing.

Hold Spring was inspired by a set of vintage photos found at a thrift store. The subject of this photo had on a layered dress and a big bonnet. Perhaps she was dressed for Easter or some important event. One can make their own story as to why she was dressed up and posing. In the original, she was not standing in front of cooling towers, but I wanted to bring this anonymous lady in the present
Please contact me in regard to sales or commissions.
I will work on commission pieces of almost any size in primarily watercolor or acrylics. The subject can be a house portrait, an old family photo, a scene from a favorite vacation, or an abstract where you just love the colors.
If it is a large and complicated piece, I will consult with you during various stages. I will engage you, so you have a sense of direction and ownership during the process.
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