Statement:

My art is a reflection of emotional turbulence and driven by my commitment to mental health awareness. After suffering a great personal tragedy in 2017 I again returned to fine art to assist in my mental and emotional healing. The results are pieces which are deeply emotional and thoroughly subjective. What is brought by the viewer is what is taken away – some will see and feel deep sadness while another may see the same painting and feel great joy. I explore “emotional abstract” painting as it offers me the opportunity to express my emotions in a safe and free way without boundaries or expectations. The results are always unexpected as I approach each piece without a definitive image in mind, only introspective thought and feeling. Each piece starts with a pre-determined color scheme; I limit my palette to 2-3 colors plus black and white and then close my mind. I allow my emotions to take center stage and then freely begin to create. As the piece progresses it transitions several times until I finally see its destination and will move towards it. I do not limit myself to 2D works, my mediums also include digital composition, mixed media, resin art, and photography.

Biography:

I grew up as the daughter of a photo-realistic fine artist and one of the best designer/illustrators of the Madison Avenue age. My life was surrounded by art, music, literature, museums and galleries. It is all I have ever known and is the center core of my life.

I studied fine art and illustration at Parson’s School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, both in NYC. For over 30 years I have worked as a commercial designer, illustrator, and digital artist for agencies and private companies throughout NY and NJ. In addition to my commercial design career, I also owned a natural soap and skin care company where I made “functional art” that I sold in local fairs and festivals and internationally. I have won several awards for my art and design work over the course of my career, and have been recognized by several organizations for my international natural skin care line including being nominated by Best in Long Island for 3 consecutive years, and nominated for Best Local Artist as well.

I now reside in Williamsburg, VA and consider myself a proud Virginian! As I am disabled now, I no longer work in the commercial industry but focus instead entirely on my art. I hope my visions inspire or touch you in any way. Thank you for visiting my little world <3