Painting for me is my way of expressing gratitude for the gifts nature provides us. Being creative opens up my heart and allows more inspiration to flow into my work. I love to paint subjects that include landscapes, ocean scenes, animals, skyscapes, dreamscapes and also abstracts in various media, with oils and alcohol inks being my favorite, due to the richness of color I can achieve. I have been painting since I was a child and took my first oil painting lessons at the age of fifteen. My mother and grandfather were also artists so I was fortunate to be encouraged early on to be creative. I hope that those who view my paintings feel the uplifting connection with nature that I have felt. I am happy to share it with you!