Connecting the eye to one’s hand when rendering a subject from observation, profoundly magnifies the experience of presence and discovery. I create visual representations of botanicals and landscapes, to deepen my understanding of the natural world. The diversity of structures, colors and textures, influenced by light, serve as an endless source of inspiration. I am currently working primarily in oil pastels using layering, blending and scratching techniques to achieve desired effects. Videos of my process can be found on my From Garden to Studio Instagram and Tiktok profiles.
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Golden Rod, Acrylic Paint, 18"x24", 2025
Ageratum in the Fall, Acrylic Paint, 2025
Scarlet Sage, Acrylic Paint, 18"x24", 2025
Hellebore and Snowdrops, Oil Pastel, 24"x12", 2024
Asiatic Lilies with Rose Campion, Oil Pastel, 12"x14", 2024
Shade Garden, Oil Pastel, 12"x16", 2023
Coneflowers, Oil Pastel, 12"x24", 2023
Original: Sold
In for the Winter, Oil Pastel, 18x24", 2022
Original: Sold
Smokebush, Oil Pastel, 18x24", 2021
Blazing Star with Golden Lace, Oil Pastel, 17.5x17.5", 2021
Amsonia with Dahlias, Oil Pastel, 15x24", 2022
Town Forest, Oil Pastel, 18x24", 2021
Original: Sold
Canoe River, Oil Pastel, 11x14", 2021
Autumn Joy Sedum with Golden Lace, Oil Pastel, 16x16", 2021
Curly Dock, Oil Pastel, 14x16", 2021
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