A Little About Me
Color, connection, and the joy found in everyday life are at the heart of my work. Born and raised in Southern California, I am inspired by the sea, gardens, travel, human connection, and those fleeting moments of joy that make ordinary life feel extraordinary.
I create intuitively, building layers of color, texture, pattern, and expressive marks. My hope is to create work that feels joyful and vibrant while carrying a sense of story, emotion, and connection.
My Story
My path as an artist has always been intertwined with education, exploration, and a lifelong love of art. I studied art and art history in Florence, Italy, an experience that deepened my appreciation for the history of art and the way creativity connects people across cultures, places, and generations.
I later became an elementary school teacher, where nurturing creativity and curiosity became central to my work. Those years still influence how I approach my own art—with openness, experimentation, and the belief that creativity should feel alive, personal, and full of possibility.
Over time, my own studio practice became the center of my creative life. Today, I create original paintings, art prints, and surface pattern designs from my studio near the Southern California coast.
Inside the Studio
My studio is a place of experimentation, discovery, and possibility. I work intuitively, beginning without a plan and allowing each painting to unfold as I create. Layers of color, brushwork, pattern, and texture build upon one another, and I follow the unexpected moments that emerge along the way.
I love the freedom of not knowing where a painting will lead. A color, a mark, or an accidental shape can shift the direction of the entire piece. That sense of discovery is an essential part of my process and keeps each work spontaneous, personal, and completely unique.
Whether I'm exploring an imagined world beneath the sea, responding to the colors of a garden, or creating patterns from hand-painted motifs, I return again and again to what inspires me most: human connection, beauty, and the small moments of joy that make life meaningful.
I create art as a reminder to notice those moments—to surround ourselves with color, stay curious, connect with one another, and find joy in the world around us.
Discover original paintings, colorful collections, and a closer look at what's happening in the studio.