The Art of Choosing Brushes
A guide to the names and types. If you’ve ever wandered through an art supply store, you’ve likely been overwhelmed by the sheer variety of brushes. Each shape, size and bristle type serves a specific purpose…
News & events
New paintings, exhibitions, auctions and notes from the studio on materials, process and the artists who inspire the work.
Peggy Guggenheim
Peggy Guggenheim was one of the most influential patrons of modern art in the 20th century, known for her keen eye for talent…
Action Painting
Action painting, a key movement within Abstract Expressionism, emerged in the 1950s as a dynamic and highly expressive approach to art…
New painting: “Love, Alice”
Alice Keck Memorial Gardens is a special place of mine. I often paint there and reflect on its peaceful beauty…
New beach prints available
I have a few paintings that are now available as prints. Please get in touch to ask about sizes.
Hirshhorn Museum: Revolutions, Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960
I had the pleasure of visiting the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., and it was nothing short of inspiring…
Art History
A lot is expected of artists’ paints: permanence, ease of use, reliability of tone, and capability of modification…
5x5 Auction 2023
Three of my pieces were donated to the 5x5 art auction, with starting bids at $25.
Connecting with Artists
Living and working by the ocean brings a sense of awareness, not only of the surroundings; for me it produces awe…
Mixing Paint
A student asked me, when starting to paint, which colors do I need to start out with? With so many colors available, which ones should you choose…
Art Center College of Design
It was an incredible experience: a long four years and hard work, but that’s what made it all worthwhile.
New drawings on paper
I’ve just finished three new expressive watercolors on paper. These abstract pieces feature layers of watercolor combined with…
Working large
I will be adding two new large abstracts to my website. I’ve had requests for very large abstract paintings…
New collection: botanicals
Take a look at my new collection of botanical paintings and drawings. These pieces are unframed but can easily fit in a standard frame.
Commission a painting
I love working directly on custom tailored pieces to fit a specific space. You can provide swatches of paint, textiles, measurements, and images of the surrounding area.
News coming soon.
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