Statement

I create imagined landscapes with lush botanical forms and vibrant colors reminiscent of places I've loved, like my childhood home in Hawai’i and my current home in the Pacific Northwest.    

My work celebrates the healing power of nature and is meant to serve as a reminder that just as nature heals us, we must focus on protecting these gifts. I approach my paintings as portraits of places rather than portraits of people, often using the actual plants from special occasions or memorable spaces as my muse. These include plants from parks, private gardens, weddings, and celebrations of life.