My paintings reflect the things I find most interesting and most lovely. Painting has opened up new ways to see for me.  I am primarily a studio painter. My camera is a constant companion which I use to seek out resources from which to plan my paintings. I find myself fascinated by details as well as the grand view. My early work in fiber and later work in graphic design are now reflected in my paintings. I look for texture and mood in my subjects. I use my computer design skills to work out designs for my paintings, scanning a preliminary design into my computer, arranging the elements, and checking the contrast possibilities for my paintings before starting the actual painting. I look for the effects of light, shadow, reflections.  I enjoy exploring the possibilities of new techniques and materials.  I love the adventure of watermedia painting.

My first career was as a mathematician in a local electronics firm. I was not happy as a mathematician. After leaving the electronics world, I began my art career as a fiber artist.  I spun and dyed yarns and created stitched art and sculpture.  I studied design in local colleges and went on to teach design in adult education classes and fiber art in a summer program at Stanford University. In the early 80s I combined my math and design talents and became a graphic designer. I retired in 2005 to devote my time to painting.

Juried Exhibitions

2009    Marin Society of Artists  - Ross

2009   Pacific Art League Invitational -Palo Alto

2008   University Art Open Juried Art Exhibit - San Jose

2008Images of Filoli - Woodside

2007Los Gatos Art Association Open Juried Exhibit - Los Gatos

2007Statewide Watercolor Exhibit and Competition - Triton Museum  -Santa Clara

2006Society of Local Artists Juried Exhibition - Palo Alto
2006 CWA Show - Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery -San Ramon
2005 Arts Alive, Open Juried Show-Los Altos

Awards

2008   Pacific Art League - Honorable Mention

2007AVArtFest at the Triton Museum - Santa Clara - Merit Award

2007Los Gatos Art Association Open Juried Exhibit - third place-still life

2004AVArtFest at the Triton Museum - Santa Clara - award of excellence

Professional affiliations

Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society, Past President

California Watercolor Society

           Marin Society of Artists