BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Connecticut, I started with pencil and pencil remained my only medium for many years.. Working in this medium I learned to develop and refine my images. Drawing is the foundation of my work today.
My formal art education was at The University Of Hartford ( 1967-1970 ) and at The University of Bridgeport with Robert Morris. ( 1972-1973 )
In the 1980’s I collaborated with a wonderful Connecticut artist, Allen Hermes. I assisted him in making oil paints from scratch, stretching canvases and recreating the methods of the early masters.
During this time he suggested that we paint together…so we did.

My evolution from pencil to paint changed everything ! Color was a new beginning !

The next big change came after many visits to the American Southwest, Mexico and South America. These travels left my head bursting with vibrant images of the people , their beautiful families and the land they live and work on . My images are straightforward. The common man and his surroundings are major elements in my work. My inspiration comes from many cultures, each distinctive yet all so connected in the ways they live their daily lives….
I appreciate all the swirling bright colors so integrated into the landscape, fabrics, dress and folk art. My work is driven by this energy.
Further changes have happened naturally with life experiences…the joyful ones and the difficult ones. At times my eyes that so love the technicolor in life find as much power and beauty in shades of grey.
I have exhibited widely since 1989 with many solo and group exhibitions.


STATEMENT

I draw inspiration from the rich cultures of Mexico and South America. Particularly their indigenous communities , the families, landscapes and animals.

I am also inspired by the everyday beauty all around me, such as the casting of shadows or beautiful lighting.