Showcasing handcrafted art from Oregon

Creating art is both my refuge and my way of connecting with the world. Through painting, I explore the beauty of stillness, emotion, and place — especially the quiet strength found in nature and the often overlooked moments of everyday life. My inspiration comes from the landscapes around me, the changing seasons, and the stories that live in texture, color, and shadow.

My work is deeply rooted in observation, memory, and emotion. I’m drawn to themes of solitude, resilience, and transformation. Whether I’m painting a wide-open field, a stormy sky, or a quiet interior, I aim to create a sense of atmosphere that invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and feel something genuine.

My process is intuitive and layered. I often begin with loose sketches or photographs, but the real work happens on the canvas — where each mark becomes a conversation between intention and spontaneity. I work primarily in acrylics, using brushes, palette knives, and even my hands at times to build texture and movement. I believe in letting the painting lead, allowing unexpected shifts to shape the final piece.

Art, for me, is a practice of presence — of noticing, feeling, and translating experience into something others can see and connect with. It’s my way of honoring the complexity of being human and finding meaning in the in-between spaces.