About

My work focuses mainly on portraits of people who are both real and imaginary. I use this figurative work to explore the universal feminine essence influenced by pop culture. Many of my works hint at self-portraiture and are drawn from personal life experiences.

My preferred medium to work with is oil on canvas. I always paint in vivid colors and use acrylics at times when developing color relationships. I also paint on glass and have an ongoing commission with Hallcrest Vineyards.

I live in Santa Cruz with my husband and four boys. I paint in a studio filled with squirt guns, Pokemon, and forts. My paintings express the sense of humor that is in harmony with how I like to live my life.

This site was designed by David.

Background

I grew up immersed in the world of art, with parents and relatives who are working artists. I was primarily self-taught with family instruction. My formal instruction includes two years of private study (300 hours studio work) with Lynn Zachreson from 1998-2000.

I have an ongoing commission with Hallcrest Vineyards to develop artwork for their winery. The commissioned work was featured in the Los Altos Town Crier and I have an ongoing show in the Hallcrest Tasting Room. I'm also an Open Studios artist with the Santa Cruz Cultural Council.

Studio

My studio is my home away from home. There's always plenty of new things going on, so please browse some images to see what I'm up to lately.