Art inspired by the outdoors
Art inspired by adventure
Art inspired by joy
My art tells the story of place.
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It tells the story of a spring mountain bike ride, warm in the sun and cold in the shade. It’s the story of getting caught in a thunderstorm in the Wind Rivers, racing to find a tent space as clouds loom over the ridge. My paintings hold the joy of watching the night sky in southern Utah as the smell of sagebrush drifts on a warm breeze.
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I use my paintbrush to hold on to memories of time spent outside. Every painting is based on an outdoor adventure of mine, from a stroll around the neighborhood park to multi-day wilderness trips.
My paintings hold the love and joy I feel when I'm outside.
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I am a self taught artist
I dabbled with acrylics in college and loved it, but pursued a career in science and education, and I didn't start painting regularly until 2018. I was considering different grad programs related to teaching (only half heartedly, I'll admit, but that's a story for another time), and one of them required a studio art class as a prerequisite. I signed up for a watercolor class, and that was that. It was as though a switch flipped in my brain, and I haven't stopped painting since.
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Watercolor and acrylic are my favorite media, and I occasionally add ink and gouache as accents. Watercolor is unpredictable and moves with a mind of its own, making for dynamic skies, while acrylic adds boldness and contrast.
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I paint in a wide variety of styles and love challenging myself to try new things.
From the Pacific Northwest to Salt Lake City
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and stayed in western Washington for college, where I graduated with a BS in Environmental Science.
In 2014, I hiked 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail with my husband. I've also backpacked and hiked in the Wind Rivers, Cascades, Olympics, Uintas and many other ranges.
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In 2016, my husband and I started a new adventure and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah.
I now work from my home studio in Salt Lake, and I find inspiration in the hills and mountains around me. Whenever I can, I love to go outside and spend time in the mountains and desert.
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My art brings me so much joy, and I hope it does the same for you. I hope you can find your stories reflected in my art and find the same peace, exhilaration, and wonder I feel.
