I am intrigued by the relationship between the human spirit and how it is embodied in the forms found in nature. Some of my favorite metaphors are found in the beauty of the tree. Each tree reveals the human experience in its own way, by the shape of its trunk or the curve of its branches. I see a feminine energy that emanates from within each tree, and I seek to draw that out and portray it in each composition. Breaking this concept down further, I am interested in finding simplicity in something complex. I like to take smaller parts of the organic whole, like leaves, branches, rocks, or grass and paint segments, or close up views of these natural forms. I believe the viewing experience then becomes more intimate. I try to capture the feminine spirit in each of these elements by using movement through strong sensual lines, and by using color through an extensive palette. Painting is very cathartic for me. I create my compositions from the inside out, depicting what I experience, as opposed to what I physically see in front of me.