Bio
The Pacific Northwest is an artist’s paradise. Since I moved to the Seattle area from the Midwest more than twenty years ago, I have been in love with the mossy, green forests and misty mountains. I have hiked and climbed throughout the area and have developed a familiarity with the Northwest wilderness. Much of my work portrays the beautiful, natural places that are a treasured part of our Northwest experiences.
The Northwest is also heaven for plants and for gardeners. I am blessed to keep my own beautiful Japanese-style garden, and I use my garden for much of my subject matter. My botanical work illustrates my personal affection and intimate understanding of flowers, plants and trees as amazing works of creation with a spirit and life of their own.
In my paintings, I try to surround and enclose the viewer in a quiet, restful, green place. I attempt to capture the essence of the natural world and the inner life of growing things. It is my hope that my paintings will be a peaceful refuge and a healing natural cure for our busy urban lives.
After earning a BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, I worked in the Seattle area for many years as a graphic designer, art director and children’s software illustrator. I am a member of the Northwest Watercolor Society and the Eastside Association of Fine Artists (EAFA). I also enjoy teaching art as a volunteer art docent in my local elementary school. I live in Redmond, Washington with my husband and two children.
My work has been included in:
EAFA’s Member Exhibits (2007, 2008 & 2009)
EAFA’s Annual Open Exhibitions (2007, 2008, 2011)
EAFA Public Art Program (2011)
EAFA Gallery at the Seattle Design Center (2011)
Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery (2008, 2011)
Museum of Northwest Art, Annual Art Auction (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
