Artist Statement

My work is an invitation to behold the beauty of the created world; a glimpse of hope in the midst of darkness. Painting has provided me an opportunity to process on canvas a desire to see hope and beauty within the brokenness, monotony, and chaos of everyday life. This theme dances through many of my paintings.

Through each work I use a certain amount of visual movement while maintaining a soft and delicate color palette to depict the tension between the beauty of life in the midst of chaos and unpredictability. Broad brushstrokes leave certain details undefined to acknowledge the beauty discovered in letting go of control. Movement of paint and ink depict how messy and unpredictable moments bring beauty to every story. These techniques communicate the depth and complexities of each moment as a small and present part of a greater story. This story when viewed as a whole is beautiful.