My oil paintings are inspired by the intrinsic beauty of the plant life around me. Each painting is a macroscopic view of a section of a plant or flower as if one were lying in a field examining each flower or blade of grass. I derive my images from photos I shoot with reconfigured cameras. I use layer upon layer of transparent paint to achieve the rich color and depth in my works.
Threads provide lustrous color, while the needle offers a way to work that is simple and direct.
I have been inspired by the intimate intensity of badges and stitched emblems, and by embroidery's history of story-telling.