Artists express themselves in such a variety of ways. Some generate abstract imagery. Others work in a non-objective manner. Artists often have political or social agendas. I enjoy creating realistic imagery. My subject matter is most often either landscapes or still-life. I enjoy creating street scenes, too.

Surroundings others may simply take for granted, always seem to both fascinate and delight me. I am a keen observer who can find drama in scenery and objects  wherein others often dismiss as mundane. I enjoy creating images in which the viewer is able to see and experience the magical qualities which the world around us holds. It pleases me to share my visual experiences with my audience.

It is gratifying to present a landscape in a manner that allows my viewers to see the dramatic play of light and shadow, or the brilliant contrasts between vivid details and color, set against a receding background. I love to play with the quiet, solitary aspects of nature, while revealing wonder and mystery of the natural world. I also enjoy framing a simple street scene so the whole becomes greater than the parts. Like my landscape work, I enjoy playing with textures, light, and color I see in a simple street scene. Often, a simple street scene allow me to incorporate individuals as well. A painter on a ladder painting the trim on a building’s facade, allows the viewer to see a simple task with a fresh sense of wonder and appreciation. I carry my camera with me often. So, it becomes a simple matter to record what I see. Personally, I find using photographic references quicker and simpler than stopping to sketch. All of my landscape work, and my street scenes are created by using my photographs exclusively. I paint local scenes, Downtown Charleston, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and many other areas of local scenery. Unlike many local Charleston artists, I prefer to avoid the obvious- marshes, beach scenes, and the like. I find greater artistic challenges that offer a fresh and unique vision of the low-country.

Still-life is another integral part of my artistic expression. I enjoy the visual challenges offered through composing still-life, and I find those challenges similar to my landscape work. Again, I refer to my fascination with my surroundings. Over the years, my husband and I have collected quite a number of interesting objects. We have antique bottles, antique marbles, china, mechanical wind-up toys, old plastic toys, antique Christmas ornaments and the like. I have a dedicated space where I arrange and photograph my still-life compositions. Again, I use my original photographs exclusively.

I enjoy the challenge of putting often seemingly diverse objects together in a manner that seems natural and harmonious. I enjoy taking objects often taken for granted, and presenting them in manner which both surprises and delights the viewer. Many of my still-life work is very straightforward. Others are more playful and whimsical. I create some still-life compositions which focus on Christmas ornaments. These are very popular.

Recently, I started creating linoleum cut prints. Although, I print with black ink, the detail and the play between the ink and the white of the paper allow me to create some wonderful pieces. These prints have also become popular with my audience.

Most often, I paint with acrylics. I do sometimes paint in oils. All my images are based on my photographs. Instead of starting with thumbnails and sketches, I find it most expedient to work straight from my photos. I use Photoshop to manipulate the images. Often, I will combine numerous photographs to create a single image. Further, I use Photoshop to manipulate color, to enhance a mood, or to change the direction or the quality of light. I very much enjoy working through Photoshop. The program allows me to play with composition, and other details in a  unique manner. I love planning out my imagery before I ever begin painting. And once I do begin painting, I already have an extremely clear knowledge of how the final image will be.