I began as an abstract painter later in my life. I had raised a family, worked as a teacher, philanthropist, and produced charity events.

Always admiring the abstract painters, particularly Mark Rothko, Georgia O’Keefe, Richard Diebenkorn and Helen Frankenthaler, I decided to enroll at the Sarasota Art Center where I first discovered the enveloping joy of painting.  I found myself transported – swept into a world where time disappeared – and exploration led the way.

As an abstract painter working in mixed media, I explore emotion, texture and movement to create personal works of art.  I am drawn to spontaneity.  I love the unpredictability of the process and the way color flows into the unexpected, how layers of paint and material intersect to reveal something new each time.  Some days I am drawn to quiet, neutral palettes, on others, vibrant and energetic colors.

I find I lose track of time … watching how paint moves into free shapes is always a surprise.  There is a sense of freedom while I am creating.  I love the discovery.