Art has always been part of who I am. This chapter is where everything came together.
My journey into art began early...
... and though life initially led me down the path of architecture, art was never far behind. As a registered architect and contemporary abstract artist, I’ve always been fascinated by the edges where natural and built environments meet.
My work—spanning painting, sculpture, and mixed media—explores the tension between stillness and transformation, often inspired by shifting coastlines, horizons, and geological formations that shape our world.
Over time, I’ve come to see my own path as a convergence of these experiences—each piece emerging from decades of observation, a deep curiosity about material, and a creative voice that’s found its fullest expression now.
My arrival...
Art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I spent countless hours drawing and painting, and by age ten I was filling sketchbooks and copying Van Gogh paintings simply because I loved the process of making.
When it came time to choose a career path, I dreamed of attending art school. Instead, I was encouraged to pursue architecture—a practical decision that ultimately led to a rewarding profession and a deeper understanding of space, light, form, and composition. Yet throughout those years, art never disappeared. I continued to sketch, paint, experiment, and develop my creative voice alongside my architectural career.
Life unfolded as it does for many of us. I built a career, raised a family, traveled, and embraced the responsibilities and opportunities that come with each stage of life. Every experience left its mark, shaping not only how I see the world, but also the work I create today.
Looking back, I don't see art and architecture as separate paths. They have always informed one another. Architecture taught me to see structure, rhythm, and spatial relationships. Art taught me to embrace intuition, curiosity, and discovery. Together, they became the foundation for a body of work that explores transformation, resilience, and the beauty that emerges through change.
In many ways, this chapter feels less like a beginning and more like an arrival.
My Process
My work begins with observation—of landscapes, materials, light, and the subtle ways nature reshapes the world over time. I’m drawn to moments of transition: where light meets shadow, water meets stone, and something hidden begins to emerge.
Rather than working toward a predetermined image, I allow each piece to evolve through layering, excavation, and discovery. Paint, texture, charcoal, sculpting mediums, and reclaimed materials become tools for exploration. I build, remove, uncover, and sometimes leave unexpected marks exactly where they appear.
For me, the process is a conversation between intention and intuition. Each layer carries a decision, a discovery, or a moment of change. The finished work becomes a visual record of that journey—where structure meets spontaneity and transformation becomes part of the story.
My Inspiration
Inspiration often begins with a place—a coastline, a shifting horizon, a geological formation, or the quiet space where land, water, and sky meet. I’m drawn to the moments that stay with me long after I’ve left: the quality of light, the movement of water, the texture of stone, the feeling of being immersed in a place.
Travel, architecture, and the natural world continually shape the way I see and create. I absorb these experiences and carry them into the studio, where memories become color, texture, form, and atmosphere.
Exhibitions
My work has been exhibited locally, regionally, and nationally throughout the United States through juried exhibitions, solo exhibitions, gallery representation, and curated group shows.
I have exhibited in galleries, art centers, and other exhibition spaces across the country, with work selected for juried exhibitions and featured in solo and group exhibitions. My work is also represented by galleries and is held in private collections.
My exhibition history reflects the evolution of my practice across painting, mixed media, and sculpture, with work exploring nature, transformation, light, shadow, and the relationship between organic and built environments.
For a complete list of exhibitions and awards, please visit my Exhibition History page.
