Originally from the thumb area of Michigan, I was raised on a dairy farm. Some of my earliest memories, as a child, were the way colors played on the Michigan landscapes. It was exciting to watch this as the seasons changed. I was introduced to pastels about two years ago, and immediately fell in love with this medium. I enjoy the purity of color, the playfulness of light and shadow, and pastels forgiving nature.

I enjoy experimenting with the possibilities of light and color in my landscapes. It takes me back to my youth, the farm, and the sense of serenity I felt as a child. I often travel back to Mid Michigan and the farm for inspiration. I’ve also found that you don’t have to go very far to find good subject matter. As a resident of Southwest Michigan I find that we are blessed with an enormous wealth of natural beauty.

Creating art enhances my awareness and appreciation for the nature that surrounds me, surrounds all of us. It’s this spirit that I feel and this spirit that I share with you.