I’m an American painter printmaker, living in Suffolk, England in a 15 century thatched cottage. I work in a purpose built, modern strawbale studio, 12 stepping stones from the house.
I spend most of my time in the studio where I set up ‘stations’ so I can work in a few different media and move around between them. One thing leads to another and this allows me to experiment and use the best materials to express what I see and feel.
I draw most days, both in the studio and outdoors. I collect things to inspire me.
I grew up in New York City and my mum was a textile artist/collector. Drawing the still life has been something I have always done. I get very excited when I put things together and the colour, pattern and form speak to each other. Then I can’t help but record it, sharing my joy in the everyday.
I have a degree in painting and drawing from Stanford University where I studied with some of the Bay Area painters. They taught me to forget everything I know each time I pick up a drawing tool or brush.
