Artist Statement
I came to painting later in life because my Dad would not fund art school, saying he did not want his grandchildren to go hungry. It was good advice at the time but stifled and closeted the inner artist who then became a water scientist and planner. My then well fed children were an inspiration and got me to draw and paint with them. Ultimately, the creator within could not be denied and had to see, feel and manifest the beauty and joy that surround us, while also believing art is observation, social statement and recording of history. The only sin is to not use the skills the Creator has granted us in whatever form they exist within our being. So do it. Go out and play with reckless abandon and find that child that is in you and let them create, sing, dance, emote, float and fly. Use them wings. Do that, and also support your local arts community!
This show will feature flowers, botanicals and some beautiful landscapes capturing a range of vivid colors and light. Please come to the reception July 11 from 5-8:00 PM to meet the artist and enjoy refreshmennts. All of the pieces are looking for a good permanent home and opportunity to bring joy.
I am pleased to be part of the Sacramento Open Studios tour to be held over two weekends: weekend 1 is September 12 & 13 in downtown Sacrsamento, and Weekend 2 is September 19 & 20 in the burbs and outlying areas. I am part of week end 2 and you are invited to come see the studio and my art. It is a self guided tour coordnated by the Verge Center for the Arts which publishes a beautiful tour guide with great maps and artist listing. It is presented FREE to the public and spotlights the diverse range of over 225. See https://sacopenstudios.com/sac-open-studios/ for more info and other tour related events.
