Artist Statement/Bio
Each piece I complete is a window into my thoughts on life. I am inspired to create art by my surroundings, whether it be nature, music or relationships. Art is a therapy for the stresses of daily life and I find comfort in the act of creating. The focus of my art has changed in both medium and subject as I grow older and wiser about life and has recently moved into abstract images full of color and movement. I no longer attempt to duplicate the visions I have of nature, as I realize that it is impossible to duplicate the beauty around us. Instead I have allowed myself the freedom to enjoy the creativity of art and the resulting artwork is more passionate, spontaneous and above all.. fun. I hope the viewer enjoys each piece as I do and sees in each one something that reminds them of the world around us.
Art has been a part of my life since I was a child. I studied through out my life, in schools and with other artists. My travels around the world and my life in several states, including the beautiful islands of Hawaii, exposed me to so many beautiful places and moments that I never lack for inspiration. Through much of my life, art has been a "hobby" due to a busy corporate life. It is only in the past 5 years that I have had the luxury to pursue my passion. For many years I have worked almost exclusively in pastels. My comfort zone continues to be a pastel medium, however, acrylics and mixed media are becoming more dominate. Unlike so many artists, I tend to work almost exclusively in originals. Each piece is a new expression, a new vision, and when complete, I let go of that creation and move on to another.
I was born and raised in New York and after marriage moved to Texas where I have lived for most of my life. For seven years Hawaii was my home and it was here that I began to study art with known art teachers. Largely self taught, when I moved to Austin, TX, and began studying with teachers and peers, my artwork has developed and they have inspired me to continue on my art career.
Member:
Artitude Austin
Creative Art Society, Austin
Austin Pastel Society
Austin Visual Arts Association
