What setting could be more enticing for a painter than endless miles of trails through the mountains? As an impressionist painter from Rome, Georgia, I am determined to share the beauty of creation through my oil paintings.  

Painting began as a result of observing nature. Visiting the trails as often as I do, I watched the change of light affect the colors of nature while running at different times of day. There’s nothing quite like experiencing a sunrise after the darkest hours before dawn, or racing the deep orange sunlight as it dances from tree to tree at dusk. Stars seem to shine brighter when I’ve been running with my friends all through the night. 

What I find most fascinating lately are the thousands of colors cast by warm sunlight as it shines through flower petals.  I am committed to capturing true light and color, be it flower or trail. I often paint en plein air for accuracy. My work continues to develop into my own unique style as I am primarily self taught. 

Lately, plein air painting has been my favorite way to connect with the subject and my community. During my long runs, I like to keep a mint tin in my backpack and pause for a quick study of the landscape. On race day I may be at the start line with you, or you may find me painting at the top of the steepest climb. Community is essential for creating. Each person, no matter what level of  skill, can learn from one another. Painting and running both allow me to stretch my abilities and connect with others on a meaningful  level as we celebrate learning, find new limits, and challenge one another.

My work is loved and collected by those in my community. I am a member of Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, and the Booth Artist Guild. The more I create, the more I feel the unshakeable desire to share the beauty of our creator. I will never forget hiking with a dear friend who apologized repeatedly for stopping at every overlook. Tall pines stretched their majestic limbs as the rushing waterfall underneath burst forth with gusto. I don’t blame her. I believe we should be stopped in our tracks in wonder of creation more often. I share my artwork so that others can see the beauty of their creator in their surroundings, in others, and in themselves.