I love to paint outdoors where the forces of Nature inspire me and breathe a sense of life into my work. It is the magnificent and mysterious spirit of the natural world that I want you to feel in my paintings. I thrive on finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. My hallmark has always been an emphasis on spontaneity, expression and intuitive creativity. My touch is direct and personal, skilled and intimate -- endlessly exploring beauty and nature. Responding to what I see with a sense of wonder keeps my work inspired, timeless and fresh.