I grew up in an old farm house near the coast of Maine-an environment perfect for observing and exploring. I majored in art at Bates College and spent a semester at the Tyler School of Art in Rome.

When I'm in the "flow state" in my studio, I lose track of time and, at best, even myself. In just one painting, there are so many previous paintings, worlds covered by new worlds. 

The good parts get saved and the better parts-the precious bits that I fall in love with easily but are notoriously distracting-they get ruthlessly covered over for the benefit of the whole. I work best on a large scale so that there is enough room for all the things-repeating marks, opaque patches of acrylic color bumping up against translucent fields, drawn lines, scrapes, smudges, and smears. I paint fast, but not just intuitively... I love to draw and have found that pulling colors, shapes, and compositional ideas from real-life sources: interior design magazines, children's book illustrations, technical drawings, or a still life setup, keeps the painting fresh and bold and can bring an element of unease or a strangely-recognizable weirdness to the piece.

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

"Glimmer," an enchanting winter exhibition, casts a beacon of hope amidst the frosty embrace of the season. Nestled within a cozy gallery, each artwork emanates a luminous quality, illuminating the darkened corners with promises of warmth and renewal.