II am a California impressionist who paints landscapes in plein air.  I was raised in Sonoma County, one of nature's most beautiful rural surroundings, greatly influencing the attraction I have for the outdoors.
Nature is always in a state of change. The landscape will experience many transformations in the span of one day, and this is the challenge I have as a plein air artist. I was skillfully trained in the Hawthorne/ Hensche colorist tradition by artist Camille Przewodek, to see the colors that are made by the constant shifting of light on my subject. I continue to study by closely observing nature and translating onto canvas those places that inspire me to paint.
I also paint larger paintings in my studio from my smaller plein air studies.
I am most excited about what I am going to create next, pushing myself foreword in the studio and on location , always seeking that elusive perfect light that feeds my artistic expression.
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2019_Small Works Exhibit, Upstairs Art Gallery, Healdsburg, Ca

2019_Marin Open Studios. Ross, Ca

2018_ Paul Mader Gallery, Healdsburg,  Ca.

Exhibitions:2016_ Mendocino Plein Air Competition__1st Place Oil Painting Award

2016_Gallery One Group Show, Petaluma Ca.

2014_2015_2016_2017  Participating member of Sonoma County Art Trails, Group Show, Sebastopol, Ca.

​2014_2015_2016 _2017_2018  Sonoma County Art Trails Open Studio

2014_2015_2016 My Daughter the Framer, Group Show, Santa Rosa, Ca.

2014 Mendocino Plein Air Competition__ Honorable Mention Award

2013 Group show of plein air painters at Chateau St. Jean Winery in Kenwood, California

2013 Mendocino Plein Air Competition__ 2nd Place Award

2013 Calistoga Plein Air Competition