I consider myself a contemporary folk artist—my work is rooted in tradition but filtered through a modern lens. I’m drawn to the quiet presence of rural architecture and landscapes, and I reduce them to their essential forms to highlight their emotional resonance. My paintings use light as a guiding force, creating contrast and atmosphere, while concentrated shapes and textured surfaces evoke memory more than realism.

By stripping away detail and leaning into suggestion, my work invites viewers to bring their associations. I often flatten perspective, creating spaces that feel both familiar and abstract. Texture plays a crucial role, offering tactile depth and anchoring color in a way that captures the mood of a place more than its literal appearance.

I began my career as a graphic designer and creative director, grounded in user-centered thinking. That foundation—especially the idea that “less is more”—continues to shape my artistic practice. I paint with intention but leave room for instinct, letting simplicity and restraint speak volumes.

My work lives in private collections across the US, Canada, and England, in the corporate collection of BioMed Realty in Boston, and in the permanent exhibit at the Encaustic Art Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico.