"The Scent of Returning" Painting

I am a Dallas-based artist working primarily in watercolors and acrylics, often layering brushed charcoal and ink to create expressive, abstract compositions. My current series, Silver Coast Reveries, explores the ethereal transitions of light, water, and coastal textures inspired by the shoreline of Portugal. I’m drawn to the beauty of water and the gentle warmth of sea foam—the way the fresh ocean air opens the mind, and the rhythm of the waves plays against the shore, stirring memory and inviting quiet introspection I hold a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas and began my career with a mural business before spending two decades in the world of digital design. Returning to fine arts has felt like coming home to what moves me most—working with my hands, building mood and depth through delicate layers, and creating work that evokes memory, emotion, and space to reflect. I’m honored to be featured in the Other Art Fair in Dallas this May, marking a new chapter in my creative journey.