My story
These key moments in my career made me the artist I am today!
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International Travels
Art was a passion from the beginning but it wasn't until a college trip to Italy in 2010 that I discovered the joys of watercolor.
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Discovering a Love for Watercolors
Unlike oils and acrylic which can be so easily manipulated, watercolor is special in that it had a mind of its own. How exciting it was to be surprised at your own work after putting the paintbrush down!
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Featured in the Celebration of Fine Art
A big break for me as an emerging artist, being featured and getting to work alongside world renowned artists had an undeniable influence on my career.
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Featured in the Payson Roundup newspaper
As an artist with strong roots and community ties to the area and the people of Payson AZ, it was an honor to be featured in a publication so closely connected with where I am from.
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Recognized in the Fine Art Connoisseur
It was a joy to be recognized in the Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine on multiple occasions, alongside world class masters of their craft.
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Becoming a Teacher
In recent years I have started to share my love of watercolor with others through teaching! Between in person instruction at Payson Community college and online courses anyone anywhere can take I have loved sharing my passion in this way.
Me and my style
Passionate about art my whole life, specializing in watercolor for the last 14 years, and painting full time since 2018, I have found my style creating delightful compositions that evoke wonder and connection. Based in Arizona I am inspired by all of God’s creation around me and use my brush to bring compositions to life through the delightfully curious nature of watercolor painting.
Landscapes
Many artists have influenced my work, such as John Singer Sargent’s watercolors, Kirk Randle’s color palette, and the intense of Mark Maggiori. I lean towards the illustrative realism always but I find myself being pulled more and more towards impressionism. It’s a constant creative pull between the two.
Still Lifes
It all started with two fish and a loaf. I was painting a portrait of Jesus as a child and Mary with a bowl holding two fish and a loaf in it. I had so much fun painting the loaf that I did another by itself. Sold. Painted another loaf. Sold! Again and again. Now I have my Daily Bread series that has become my most popular watercolors. You could say it is my bread and butter.
