Jan 17, 2023
After taking a break in December, I am back at work in my studio and have made the first painting of 2023. I started small with this 8×8 painting of nasturtiums and sunflower, but I am already planning the next one! Starting small on familiar subjects was... 
Sep 16, 2022
I love to get out in the world and travel. Being with people in other countries, hearing their languages and listening to their stories. It’s always good for opening my mind as well as inspiring my work. This painting of morning glories was inspired by some... 
Aug 20, 2022
When I create a new painting, I am basing it on my observations out in nature as well as my own feelings of attachment to flowers, birds and insects. Examples of this would be: My Italian grandfather planted a bird-of-paradise plant when my father was born, so I... 
Apr 1, 2022
My latest painting was inspired by a magnolia tree I encountered — it’s bumpy, gnarly branches covered in exquisite pink magnolia blossoms. As I watched, petals were slowly falling even as buds prepared to open. I added the Black Phoebe I see often in this... 