Artist Statement

Water has been a force of inspiration and passion in my work for many years, shaping my artistic journey across different media. Growing up along the California coast, I formed a deep connection to the ocean—its rhythms, reflections, and ever-changing nature. That early bond with water remains at the core of my paintings, where I explore its movement, depth, and the emotions it evokes.

My work is not just about depicting water but about capturing how it makes us feel. I am drawn to its mesmerizing imagery—the ripples, reflections, distortions, surface patterns, and the mystery of what lies beneath. By focusing closely on water, I let its abstract qualities shape my compositions, using movement and light as my guide. Water, to me, is both a subject and a metaphor—a reflection of life’s fluidity, a space for contemplation, and a connection to something greater.

Using oil on canvas, I build depth through delicate glazes of transparent color, while shaper brushes and palette knives carve out texture and movement. I am constantly exploring color, fascinated by how shades of blue shift with each body of water and how reflections capture the environment around them. Each location I encounter—whether in Colorado, across the U.S., or internationally—has its own unique water story to tell, and I am drawn to uncover and express it.

The possibilities are endless. Water continues to pull me in, inviting me to see, feel, and interpret its movement in new ways. Through my work, I hope to share that sense of connection and contemplation with others, allowing them to pause, reflect, and immerse themselves in the ever-changing dance of water.

Floating Memories 36x72 oil on canvas