I paint with oils, occasionally en plein air, mostly working in my Oakland studio to interpret images I’ve collected from the macroscopic landscape of the natural world. Inspired by organic forms found in nature, my paintings connect my personal experiences to broader universal themes. Through painting, I have been able to record feelings about transition, loss, and time passages, about memory and hope. What began as contemplative visits to areas along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts became exhilarating sources of ideas, as I continue to explore connections between painting, nature, and the rhythm of life cycles.