She Who Is Me in Tuscany, 2024
Oil on Canvas
In this self-portrait, the artist reflects on identity, place, and inner stillness. Set against the rolling greens of Tuscany, the figure looks away from the viewer, as though caught between memory and possibility. Draped in soft blue, she appears contemplative, poised at the threshold of self-discovery. The landscape serves as both backdrop and metaphor—a reminder of how setting shapes the self, and how art becomes a mirror for the soul.
Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna (Replica after François Flameng, 1898)
Oil on Canvas
This work is a personal study of François Flameng's 1898 portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna. The artist preserves the elegance of Flameng's original—its delicate lacework, soft tonal transitions, and aristocratic poise—while infusing it with her own painterly sensibility. The result is both homage and exercise in mastery, reflecting a reverence for classical technique and the endurance of historical portraiture as a living art form.
Rose with Jack, 2025
Oil on Canvas
This portrait captures Rose in a poised yet intimate moment, her gaze both calm and knowing. Painted for the artist’s husband, it honors his mother during a profound stage of life, carrying Jack, his older brother. The composition balances strength and softness, with the bold red chair symbolizing vitality and connection, while her thoughtful expression conveys the quiet anticipation of motherhood. A deeply personal work, it serves as both a family tribute and a reflection on generational continuity.
Welcome
I am an oil painter drawn to the human spirit, creating portraits that reflect both inner light and lived experience. My journey began on a ranch in the wide-open landscapes of Colorado, where the rhythms of nature shaped my earliest sense of beauty and presence. Today, I live by the New England coast, where the ocean continues to inspire me with its shifting moods and endless horizon.
Traveling the world deepens my work, allowing me to connect with people and cultures that expand my perspective and feed my creativity. Meditation is at the heart of my process—I call painting meditating with my eyes open. Each brushstroke emerges from intuition, becoming a dialogue between stillness and canvas.
I am grateful to share my work with you. If you’re interested in portrait commissions or prints, I would be honored to create something meaningful for you. Thank you for being here.
