Growing up as a shy child, I used art to communicate. My parents encouraged this pursuit, to the extent that they were disappointed I chose to study architecture in lieu of fine art.

As an architect, I combined my fascination with light and form, with my love of designing spaces for people. My drawings and watercolor sketches were my primary form of communication. I did well, winning several design awards but still felt something was missing. Eventually, the business of architecture was no longer a good fit for me, and I decided to take the leap into art, my childhood passion, as my livelihood.

I have to say, my parents were right!

I have taught drawing, watercolor, and painting at both The Art League of Alexandria and the Capitol Hill Arts workshop.

As my life evolves, and the context of our world shifts, so does my art. Over the years, I have transitioned from representational watercolor to exploring various forms of abstraction in acrylic. Recently, I have found my palette broadening and employing subtler shifts in value and color nuances. But no matter what the form, my relationship to light and line, color and movement, remains a constant. 

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