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
2008 University Art Open Juried Art Exhibit - San Jose
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
2004 Arts Alive, Open Juried Show-Los Altos
2002Images of Filoli - Woodside
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
2002Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society Annual Show - first place, popular vote
2002Images of Filoli - Woodside - honorable mention
Gallery Representation
Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State Street, Los Altos, CA
Professional affiliations
Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society, Past President
California Watercolor Society, Area Representative
Artists Beyond Obvious
Los Gatos Art Association
Pacific Art League
