Artist's Statement

My paintings are narratives, small stories about life. As metaphor, my paintings are life and the impressions left as evidence of our passage. 

Throughout my life I have painted about my family. The rolling hills of Kentucky are sometimes represented in my drawings and paintings with the undulating rise and fall of repetitious line, value, or color.

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There are times when the work takes on societal issues, religious/spiritual connotation, or elements based on memories.

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Inspiration often comes from novels, a written passage, or a poem. An interest in mythology is another source.

 

Recent works are abstractions influenced by music, more specifically, blues and jazz. Layers of marks and color act as musical interpretation.

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Artist's Bio

Raised in Louisville, Kentucky, I graduated from Western Kentucky University with degrees in ceramics and art education. My Masters in Art work was completed at Governors State University, in Illinois. I am a retired art teacher. I now turn the key to my studio door and spend days creating my own art.

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My paintings are narratives, small stories about life. Many involve spiritual and mythological themes. I am often inspired by books, poetry and my family. Recent works are abstractions influenced by music, more specifically, blues and jazz. 

 

My studio is in my home. Call or e-mail for appointment. I have affiliations with Union Street Gallery, Chicago Heights, IL, Tall Grass Arts Association, Park Forest, IL and South Shore Arts, Munster, IN.