People often say, when looking at a piece of my work, “it looks so real!” They are right, it doesn’t look “real like a photograph, but there is a quality of realness in it. I used colored pencils to create my art and, as any colored pencil artist will tell you, it is a slow and unforgiving medium. The colors and textures are developed by slowly and carefully laying down a layer upon layer of pigment (Up to 40 plus layers sometimes!). Unforgiving because there is no erasing a mistake! These characteristics require me to study and examine my reference photo intensely. To notice the things that are unseen to the passive looker , but that embodies the qualities of reality to the subject, is my goal in each piece. This intention reveals the nature and personality hidden in each subject.

 

Inspiration

I am inspired by the natural beauty all around and I love to reveal the beauty of details hidden in nature.  They are the little secrets that make each piece special.

Technique 

Colored pencils are the perfect medium for me, the precision I can achieve and the variety of colors highlight my detail oriented techniques. 

Achievements 

I have achieved many things as an artist, being in juried shows and winning awards, but the most memorable was when I was contacted by a stranger. They had seen a piece I created as a gift and they inquired about commissioning me to draw a piece for them! That made me realize I was an artist with skills recognizable to someone outside friends and family.