Welcome spring and happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day! Since much of my painting inspiration comes from nature, I’ve put together a short video featuring a collection of my artwork dedicated to this month’s signature color, green. If you have any … Read More
This month, I’ve taken some of my artwork and created a Valentine’s video. I hope you enjoy the paintings and find inspiration from my work. If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please … Read More
From the time I could grab a crayon, I was drawing all over my mother’s walls. Fortunately, she was not one to discourage creativity and quickly rerouted my energy onto paper. By the age of eight, I started private instruction … Read More
Last year, for many people, the holidays looked different. Most of us couldn’t gather with friends and family, maybe we ate in an unfamiliar place or were alone. The mood and the day felt different because the familiar sights, sounds, … Read More
Taking myself on an artist date is one of my favorite ways to spend a day away from the studio. It is personal time that I use to focus on fun, entertainment, and childlike play. If you are an artist, … Read More
Can you name four movies with scenes that feature abstract art? If you need help, consider these: Fantasia (1940), Beautiful Girls, Vertigo and Transcendence. Three of these films were part of my childhood introduction to abstract form and imagery. The fourth movie, Transcendence, allowed me the … Read More
Some people I know would rather be in a room with a clown than with an abstract painting. Why? Because abstract art is scarier than clowns. Clowns are recognizable, abstract art isn’t. The purpose of a clown is to entertain. … Read More
Now that COVID restrictions have been relaxed, this summer I’ve made it a point to visit as many area art museums as possible. Recently I decided to visit the Getty Center in order to see the Italian paintings and the … Read More
After almost two years, I recently was able to visit the Getty Villa Museum. Luckily the crowds were minimal so I could really take my time and enjoy the art work. The current show is “Mesopotamia” and the amazing sculptures, reliefs … Read More
Finally, after a year of COVID lock-downs, restrictions and shutdowns, I was able to visit the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. Being away for so long was like visiting an old friend and it gave me a whole new perspective … Read More