As a photographer turned painter, I continue to search for environments that surround me with a sense of calm. My knowledge of the black and white photographic process is a tool I naturally use as I have transitioned to being a plein air and studio painter. My understanding of values and the changing light has helped me use light to evoke an emotional response in my painting. Learning how to convey my impressions of a location is a continuous pursuit which I find exhilarating and being able to portray a spot where you would feel a moment of contentment brings me such honor. One of my favorite loves is to walk through an area and as I become in awe of what I see, set up my easel and paint it. The paintings presented here are studio paintings based on plein air sketches and photographs.
