I paint because I love it! I have always loved color, and am fascinated by the play of shadows and light. I feel that my art is a gift from God. Painting brings me great joy and satisfaction. When a scene or subject captures my attention, sooner of later I have to paint it. I use photos as reference, but I change the elements and colors to capture the mood I wish to portray. My interest of subject matters are landscapes and animals, both wild and domestic. These are the things I yearn to depict on canvas. Whether it be a butterfly, a bird flitting across the sky, or a beautiful scenic view, I am captured by the true beauty that we are blessed with everyday.

Painting is exciting and fun for me. I work in mostly oil, but I also use acrylic and watercolor. I have been painting since 1999, when I finally followed my heart and bought a few painting supplies. Picking up a paint brush was like turning a corner in my life. I have studied under and have taken private lessons from award winning artists. Painting is a passion for me and I immerse myself in each piece I work on, learning more with each new piece. To take a blank canvas and create a work of art depicting God's beautiful handiwork is amazingly rewarding. Since I started painting, I have more of an appreciation of the beauty all around us. My passion is in painting wildlife and landscapes. I now look at nature differently, I view places and subjects as a possible composition. I notice the uniqueness of simple things, such as a fence post, or a tree stump.