Nautilus Painting

I have been creating art for as long as I can remember. In my experience, Art is a language of what is observed and felt with the spirit. It feels like my most comfortable and natural way to communicate. I paint about what fills me with inspiration, awe and wonder. I am moved by wild places, flora and fauna, feelings of wistfulness, nostalgia, myth and magic, poetry, and places of solace, which you'll find reflected in my artwork. ​ The creative process is a blend of structure and intuition. Each pieces goes through a kind of evolutionary process from concept to completion. At times I am immersed in nature, observing while sketching, making small studies, and taking photographs. Other times I am reflecting, feeling, and expressing from my dreams and inner nature, or mythic inspiration. I love having a feeling of dreaminess woven into even the most simple compositions. In my studio I utilize the references I make and other mediums for final compositions. Working mainly with oil with elements of pastel, translucent papers, and gesso or medium for added depth and texture. For painting I use canvas or 1/4" to 1/2" thick, birch wood panel as substrates and each piece is finished with several coats of museum grade satin varnish. Mixed media pieces may have watercolor, pastel, vintage ribbon, papers, crystals or jewlery, and other decorative pieces combined with a wood cradle board or frame. My goal with each artwork is to capture a suspended visual moment of liveliness and beauty and to celebratie inspiration, spirit and archetype energy. Feel free to contact me to work together for a private painting commission, publishing project, or licensing -