"I call this painting 'Fashion Week'.  It is an example of how, from a blank canvas,  each brush stroke evolves and my vision of subject matter becomes clearer.  I find the pallet knife allows me to layer color and texture in ways that ultimately reflect my intentions."

"When I paint real-life subjects, layering acrylic paint provides a texture and density that adds character and dimension to my subject."

"The freedom that comes with using vivid color combined with bold pallet knife and brush strokes create both unexpected and compelling images."

"Floral arrangements are wonderful to paint.  The bright colors bring a painting to life in surprising ways.  I call this painting simply 'Flowers in Vase'.  When I started, it was going to be a few flowers.  Then I got carried away."

"I call this painting 'Tennis Player' but I understand, from your view point, it may look like a baseball player.  Applying color on the canvas, in what appears to be random ways, I'm suddenly aware of images that evolve through my creative process."

"Noticing subtleties in real-life gives me unique perspective in painting and sculpting the human form.  I call this painting 'Hot Legs'.  When I painted it I was remembering hot summer nights at the Friday night dance."

"Among my favorite subjects are forms, connected to one another and disconnected from one another, that create optical illusion and depth of field.  As you stand close to this painting, then gradually step back, your perception of dimension changes in surprising ways."

"The act of using color, texture and imagery to inspire emotional response interests me.  This painting called 'Wounded Heart' is something that all of us can relate to."

"I'm a fan of Jackson Pollock.  When I first looked at his paintings I didn't realize how complicated they are.  I painted 'Lines on Red Background'  gaining a clear understanding of all that's entailed in transforming a blank canvas into an amazing presentation like this. Its harder than it looks."

"To the observer, this painting called 'Connecting the Dots', looks like childs play.  I started by drawing each circle independent of the others, with a pencil, as if they're floating.  Once the circles were completed with vivid color, in a single long black pen motion downward, I connected the dots."

"The blank canvas often takes me to unexpected places.  With my pallet knife in hand I began a subliminal journey that resulted in a painting called 'Dogs'. Last time I checked my husband sees 11 different dogs in the painting!  See how many you can find."