In my work I like to keep in mind the artistic approach of Georgia O'Keefe:
she says, "I have but one desire as an artist - to paint as I see, in my own way, without regard for the opinions and judgements of others.?
After 30 yrs of writing and 4 books of poetry - I quit! My head and heart
ached from so many words. And as a woman, I detested the words submission and rejection. I still do. However, I must say, I am still in love with poetry - the spicy verse, the delicious, thick, juicy stanzas. Now, I savor those qualities in colors and textures.

My studio faces the forest and hills - home to red-tail hawks, vultures, foxes,
and swallows- those amazing, freewheeling artists of wind. Nature helps gentle me into the timelessness of silence, glides me into the mystery of mysteries. And, like sex, carries me to the core of sensations. No definitions. No shoulds.
As the quiet envelopes me, the canvas open to possibilities. When I get stuck, I turn to the joys of painting flowers.

This pandemic has been horrible. However, the isolation has been excellent for painting. My intent is to allow a sense of wonder, joy and playfullness to come through my work; a sense of honesty.

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Please click on the images, and they will open to more information. All paintings are available in limited edition giclee prints on request.  If you don't see what you want, please contact me. Each print is inspected to ensure the image has the feel and essence of the original artwork. The image is centered with a white boarder. Only ultrachrome HD pigmented inks on Bamboo, Hemp or Agave - ecofriendly fine art paper - is used.