I have always been fascinated and curious about the inner workings of people. In my career as a psychologist, my focus has centered around what makes each person unique and how to help them live an examined life. I see a direct crossover in my pursuit of abstract art, always working to discover what lies below the surface. In my work as both a psychologist and a painter, I allow what needs to emerge by being patient, open, attuned, and present.

As an artist I paint intuitively. My work shows my love of detail and exploration, allowing each painting to develop organically as I move through all stages. My process involves starting with a blank canvas and then working with many layers of paint and paper. I often rework each piece, sometimes sanding it back to the base and then beginning again. The process involves working and stepping back and then adding or subtracting until it eventually creates a sense of unity. It is my hope that in each of my paintings, I am able to convey a complex simplicity that shows both the finer details as well as a strong sense of culmination.

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They All Went to the Circus I, II, 48x12 each, mixed media on panel, $1095 ea.

Less is More I,II,III,IV, 16x16 each, mixed media on panel, $395 ea.

The Dividing Line, 18x18, mixed media on panel, $495