"My current passion is painting en plein air using oil paint, acrylics and
watercolor. Since becoming a member of the Hilltown Plein Air Group I
have discovered splendid areas of the Pioneer Valley which were unknown
to me before and have experienced in them the joys of painting outdoors on location. My paintings have become a visual journal of these experiences, recording the beauty I am blessed to be surrounded with in my everyday life. Painting has
also deepened my connection with the landscape of New England and has
nurtured in me a much greater appreciation of the rich motifs located
in the surrounding areas and even in my own backyard.
I call my painting style expressive realism. Although my intention is
to reflect the essence of the natural subject, I enjoy using strong
color, high contrast and painterly brush strokes to create a unique
and dramatic image."