Meraki (Greek)(n.) the soul, creativity, or love put into something; the essence of yourself that is put into your work.
I am a California artist who paints in studios in Los Angeles and San Diego.
My love of nature always inspires my artwork and my paintings are my way to preserve the rapidly disappearing beauty of the world around us. A deeper appreciation of the basis for that beauty – the earth itself, the air we breathe, the fire that can renew growth, and the water that sustains our life – brought about a new aspect to my art, and my style morphed into an exploration of the elements – earth, air, fire and water – with a current emphasis on the Earth element.
My art strives to express the inward significance of our true selves. The beautiful minerals that inspire my paintings are often hidden deep within a matrix of dull grey stone, and it isn’t until what’s inside is revealed that their true beauty shows.
Human beings are visual creatures, and it is in our nature to make judgments based on outward appearances. The Geomorphic Abstractions series is about the importance of digging deeper and seeing beyond the superficial. The matrix of stone on the outside of a geode may be drab and uninteresting, just a rock that looks like thousands of others around it, but when the treasure inside is exposed and polished, the dazzling results are breathtaking and priceless. The dull exterior of a geode rock had become a metaphor for my life and art. By breaking free and escaping the matrix, my true colors and artistry are able to shine.
I let my intuition and love of brilliant colors take each painting into fantastic new directions until a mystical new universe is created to explore.
My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.