My painting process is layered, playful, and intuitive, with each painting evolving freely as I work. Acrylic paint is at the center of it all, along with some of my favorite tools: my fingers, string, wax paper, spray bottles, sponge brushes, and whatever else feels right in the moment.
I build up many layers of paint over textured patterns and marks, creating surfaces that feel weathered, rich with depth, and full of discovery. I work on heavy paper, wood panels, or canvas coated in white gesso, building texture and layering color in an intuitive and playful way.
One of my favorite techniques is scratching into paint-covered wax paper and pressing it onto the surface to create unexpected texture and movement. I also love dipping string into paint and letting it move freely across the painting, creating playful, energetic lines that feel spontaneous and alive.
My spray bottle is one of my favorite studio companions, and I’ll often rinse or rub paint away under the faucet or even in the shower, revealing earlier layers beneath. I love the softened, timeworn feeling this creates and the sense of depth and history that slowly builds within the painting.
Nature, spirituality, emotion, and the interconnected energy of all living things naturally find their way into the work. I’m less interested in controlling the painting than in discovering it along the way. The process feels a bit like wandering through an unknown landscape and following moments of curiosity, color, and wonder wherever they lead.
My sketchbook is always nearby, and while I paint I often jot down words, fragments, or small poetic phrases that rise to the surface. Those notes frequently become titles, hinting at the feeling or energy behind the piece while still leaving space for viewers to create their own meaning and story.
I’m drawn to titles that feel lyrical, imaginative, and a little mysterious—titles like “Big Sun, Hidden Buddha,” “She Built Her Nest with Flowers and Bits of Sky,” and “Red Dog Sleeps Under the Light of the Moon.”
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