Chasing Dawn, Dusk & Tide
Creating with Purpose, Painting with Joy
My work captures transitional moments here in the SouthCoast of New England, changes inspired by the rising and receding tidal waters, the shifting light at dawn and dusk, the nuances introduced by a cloud or sunbeam.
I paint on location and in my studio, with a desire to convey the essence of the moment as simply as possible, with few details, leaving the viewer to connect and insert themselves into the painting. To trigger a memory. A limited palette and muted colors are appropriate for the transitional moments I love and they create a calm and peaceful mood, making the paintings subtle and soft.
The painting process brings me great joy. Creating the composition, blocking it in, translating a three-dimensional world to two and then deciding when I've said what I want to say, and the work is complete.
I plan to continue learning and growing as an artist, tackling new challenges, and having fun.