| ARTIST STATEMENT I am inspired to paint my landscapes and abstract paintings for the pure joy of interpreting inspirational places; to try to capture the essence of an environment on a particular day. I want to share the overwhelming sense of appreciation I get for the complex beauty of nature. I then decide whether the painting will be a landscape or an abstract. When I decide on painting a particular landscape, I have an image of it in my mind’s eye which acts as a focus for what I want to show. However many times unexpected directions and new ideas take hold and the paintings take shape in a different and better way. I use a method of subtraction when painting which involves painting layers and then wiping away some layers to expose a layer underneath. This method creates depth and complexity in the surface. I do not try to paint what I see; but rather I interpret the feelings the landscapes evoke in me. I was born in New York City and have been painting since childhood. I have a M.S. degree in counseling from City University of New York and a B.S. degree in liberal arts. Over the years, I have taken many art classes and workshops. My work is shown in local galleries and other venues in the San Francisco Bay Area. | |||
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