“I fell in love with painting as a child living in rural England, and this passion has continued and developed with me through every chapter of my life, and through my move to Mercer Island in 2016. Art has created connections and friendships for me, through study, through creating shows as part of a team, and through meeting the amazing people who attend these events. I love that art provides such an accessible form of life enrichment to my community.”

“I paint in acrylics, building texture through collage, composing naïve still-life paintings with a sense of solidity. My color palette reflects my passion for being outdoors, experiencing the beauty of nature. Through my paintings, I want to highlight our connection with the earth that we borrow for a short time and promote respect for our environment.”