Artist Statement

My medium of passion is watercolor. It's transparent quality allows me to create both light or deeply saturated blended images. Being a purist, I use just the surface of the paper to create white. I also employ distilled water to limit any impurities which may impact the color.

My pallet is only limited by my imagination. I exclusively use "Windsor Newton" professional watercolors. I love the features of Arches "Cold Press", and depending on the size of the original I will use either 140 lb or 300 lb weight.

I strive to create paintings which emulate my love for all aspects of nature. Be that the new green of spring, or the bright colors of fall. Creations of the human mind are not neglected, colors, contrast and patterns are sought for their beauty. I hope, whomever views my work, will share in my awe and fascination of the complexity and beauty of the world all around us.

AWARDS / USED WITH PERMISSION

Duke University Medical Center Juried Art Shows

1999 Underwater Lily Pads; Cape Breton Shack; Beach Vacation
2000 Traditions
2002 Hammock
2003 Madonna and Child
2004 Alcan House
2006 Glittering Edge; My Life; Nova Scotia
2007 Family Skate
2009 1st Annual National Arts Program Awards and Exhibit
Honorable Mention In Intermediate
Tangled Patience
2010 2nd Annual National Arts Program Awards and Exhibit
First Place "Professional", "Garden Shed"

Used with Permission
2009 "Tangled Patience"      Artful Color
2010  "Serenity"                     Duke University

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