Fauve Paintings
My paintings explore the relationship between organic and manmade forms, dramatizing and comparing the contours of our natural and built environments. Pathways, streams and doors are favorite subjects. They mark the trail of lifelong quests, symbolize portals to other worlds, and convey a sense of mystery. My paintings often feature scenes found in my dreams, imparting my work with a surrealistic quality. Every composition suggests a journey.

I enjoy using saturated color and am influenced by the work of "les fauves," a group of early 20th-century artists known for their wild, intensely vibrant palette. Like these painters, I work with bold hues to evoke emotion and express energy. I aspire to transport viewers to exciting, imaginary locations, and encourage them to embark on their own meaningful journeys.

Surreal Landscapes
My landscape paintings reflect my love of architecture, and include the geometric shapes found in both buildings and nature. I am interested in the structure and symmetry of land formations, especially the mountains, mesas, canyons and calderas of the Southwest. As a former writer, I specialized in the subject of architecture, publishing books on the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. As an artist, my interest in architecture is expressed through varied images of shelter, and through an emphasis on graphic lines and planes. Inspired by surrealist painter Giorgio De Chirico, I strive to exaggerate light, shadow and perspective.

Botanic Collages
My mixed-media collages are inspired by the abundant color, texture and pattern of nature's flora. Portrayals of leaves, flowers and branches are layered and intertwined in a playful style, reflecting my belief in the interconnectedness of all living things. The collages feature a mixture of acrylic paint, handmade papers, feathers, buttons and other found objects. They reflect my love of mother nature in all her rich and fertile beauty.