My abstract, dreamlike watercolor paintings pull inspiration from nature, organic shapes and vibrant colors. I design my art from my home studio in Somerville, MA.
I strive to create vibrant, organic landscapes that bring an unexpected visual surprise to the viewer.

The foundation of most of my work is mixed media; an abstract watercolor background, with any combination of cutout pieces, iridescent acrylic paint, and/or pen & ink. My earlier work was based on glass objects that tell a story to the audience. I put a twist on martini and wine glasses by placing them in multi-panel paintings that tell a little humorous story. Capturing light and using vivid color is all part of my process. Over the past eight years, I’ve been combining the watercolor patterns of my backgrounds with organic shapes and lines. I play with cutouts of shapes and add in elements of gold or silver paint, and/or pen and ink. I name each piece according to its personality.

My process begins with a sketch and color planning. The background of all my paintings starts with a thick coat of watercolor and while it’s wet I crumple up plastic wrap and place it on top. After 24 hours, I remove the plastic and voila, the result is the pattern you see. It’s a surprise every time as no two are ever alike. Next, I decide on iridescent paint, shapes, and color. If there are cutout pieces, I lay those on top and rearrange them for several days or sometimes even weeks. I then place the pieces on top and step away from the painting to allow it to “marinate” for a few days until the piece tells me what the finishing touches will be. The paintings usually “tell” me what they need through the process. We fight, we break up, and then finally we get back together and the result is the finished piece.

I’d like people to escape reality when they experience my work. To be transported to an alternative dimension and forget the turmoil and chaos of the world around us.