Acrylic, rust and photo transfer 30” x 24”

Restoration is part of a series of color-block paintings I created during an open studio event called Artists at Work. For this series, I incorporated magazine print using a photo transfer technique, where the text ends up reversed. To read the words as intended, you’d have to photograph the painting and flip the image. This particular piece references the restoration of buildings, which inspired the palette of deep red and green, divided by a swath of rust running between them.

Acrylic, rust, and photo transfer 30” x 24”

Notebook is part of a series of color-block paintings I created during an open studio event called Artists at Work. For this series, I used a photo transfer technique with magazine print, where the text ends up reversed. To read the words as intended, you’d need to photograph the painting and flip the image. This piece simply says "notebook," but I cropped it so you only see the edges of the word. I’ve always kept a series of notebooks as journals and have built quite a collection over the years—this piece reflects a color combination I’d love to see on one of them.

Acrylic and photo transfer 30” x 24”

Sing to Me is part of a series of color-block paintings I created during an open studio event called Artists at Work. For this series, I used a photo transfer technique with magazine print, where the text ends up reversed. To read it as intended, you’d need to photograph the painting and flip the image. The original text said, “Now you see it, now you don’t,” which felt a bit much. So, I replaced it with a line from a poem written for me years ago called “Sing to Me.” It felt just right. I love how the colors are divided by a bold swath of purple.

Acrylic and canvas scrap on birch panel 30” x 30”

Sundown is inspired by my favorite color combination—pink and orange. From where I live, I face directly west and often get to witness the most breathtaking sunsets. This piece started as a moon but transformed into the sun during one of those magical evenings.

Acrylic, colored pencil and photo transfer 30” x 24”

Lake Life started with a bag I gave my daughter when she moved to Lake Oswego—a playful nod to the "Basic Gen X" decor she always laughs about. I found the lettering in a magazine and built a painting around it. The colors were inspired by those amazing swims and kayak rides at the lake, bringing back all the memories of those special moments.

Acrylic and photo transfer 30” x 24”

Into the Blue is part of a series of color-block paintings I created during an open studio event called Artists at Work. For this series, I used a photo transfer technique with magazine print, where the text ends up reversed. To read it as intended, you’d need to photograph the painting and flip the image. The original text reads “Blueprint,” which could have worked as a title, but the colors felt more like the sea, a distant piece of land, the clouds, and the sky—so Into the Blue it became.

Acrylic, paper transfer, graphite on raw canvas 20” x 16”

This is the first in a series of three pieces I call "Scandalous." The title was meant to provoke some thought about what it might actually be referencing—and I just liked it. Each piece in this series includes a raw piece of canvas, a paper transfer of my scribbles, and a small sample of Coloraid paper.

Acrylic, paper transfer, graphite on raw canvas 20” x 16”

This is the second in a series of three pieces I call "Scandalous." The title was meant to provoke some thought about what it might actually be referencing—and I just liked it. Each piece in this series includes a raw piece of canvas, a paper transfer of my scribbles, and a small sample of Coloraid paper.

Acrylic, paper transfer, graphite on raw canvas 20” x 16”

This is the third in a series of three pieces I call "Scandalous." The title was meant to provoke some thought about what it might actually be referencing—and I just liked it. Each piece in this series includes a raw piece of canvas, a paper transfer of my scribbles, and a small sample of Coloraid paper.

Collage on wood panel 8”x8”

Nighttime Garden started with a large giclée print of a smaller painting, which I enhanced by adding more paint and mounting it onto a small cradled panel. It captures what I imagine a garden might look like at night—with glistening dew, delicate spider webs, and bright green buds coming to life in the darkness.

Collage on wood panel 8” x 8”

Before Winter is painted on top of a piece of a giclée print that I mounted onto a small cradled panel. It reflects what I imagine a garden might look like on the cusp of autumn turning to winter—leaves crisping from their vibrant hues, with a single green leaf from a live oak lingering at the edge of darkness.

Mixed Media on Canvas 48” x 60”

Journey is inspired by dreams and healing journeys I’ve recorded over time. This 48 x 60” canvas brings together photos, photo transfers, oil sticks, acrylic paint, and cherished ephemera—like dress patterns, old letters, envelopes, photos, and music programs I’ve collected from my grandparents. Within the layers of this painting are several iconic women, including Georgia O'Keeffe, one of my all-time favorites.

Acrylic and rust on canvas 72” x 96”

Moss Pink is part of my Moon Phase collection, inspired by my lifelong fascination with the moon’s cycles. At 72” x 96”, it’s the largest piece I’ve ever created, completed under April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon—named for the native moss pink Phlox flower. Within the layers, you’ll find hidden messages, along with touches of rust and rocks to ground the ultra-feminine pink.

Mixed media 30” 30”

There’s a Place is a piece from my Moon Phase collection, inspired by the various phases of the moon and titled from a line in the Beach Boys' song "In My Room." This 30” x 30” canvas artwork, featuring the pink and orange shades of my teenage bedroom.

Mixed media 30” x 30”

Wolf Moon is part of my Moon Phase collection, inspired by cherished ephemera I found in my grandmother's home. Among the treasures was a telegram from my maternal grandmother to my paternal grandmother, congratulating her on the birth of my father. What makes it even more special is that all of my grandparents were friends before my parents were even born! This 30” x 30” canvas features that heartfelt telegram alongside the symbolism of the Wolf Moon—the first full moon of the year—a rusted #1 to represent my father as the #1 son, and a dripping heart.

Mixed Media 30” x 30”

This painting features a partial photo transfer of the word "ground," which inspired me to reflect on the iconic landscapes of Wayne Thiebaud. The piece depicts a road climbing toward the sky, inviting you to look beyond the everyday and discover inspiration in the endless possibilities ahead.

Mixed media 30” x 30”

"Dawn Wind" is a piece from my "Dream" Collection, inspired by the profound memories of my sailing journeys and the dreams that followed. This 30” x 30” canvas, created with acrylic paint, rust, photo transfers, and oil sticks, captures the emotional essence of my experiences sailing on our boat "Dawn Wind," every summer from Marblehead to Provincetown, MA.

Acrylic, modeling paste and graphite on raw linen 20” x 20”

Halo—This is the Moon: Late at night, you notice a faint, ghostly glow in the sky—a delicate ring of light encircling the Moon, perfectly centered. This rare and magical event is called a Moon halo. It occurs when moonlight passes through countless six-sided ice crystals in the Earth’s atmosphere, bending the light into a perfect circle. Legends say that a Moon halo is a warning of approaching bad weather.

Acrylic on canvas 48” x 36”

Writing on the Wall is part of my Dream Collection, inspired by my dreams—this one from childhood. This 48 x 36" canvas holds hidden messages layered within and beneath the paint, inviting viewers to explore and uncover the secrets woven into its depths.

Acrylic on canvas 36" x 36"

Sea Glass is painted in my favorite Crayola crayon color, seafoam green, and brings back memories of beachcombing when I was little. I loved collecting treasures of sea glass—those smooth, polished pieces nestled among the mussel shells and pebbles. At the bottom of the painting, I included a scrap of canvas to represent our dull, worn beach towels from those days.

Acrylic on canvas 48” x 36”

Storm Cloud is part of my Dream Collection. This 48 x 36" canvas captures the essence of the storms I used to watch from my bedroom window as a little girl during those powerful Nor’easters. The rain and the wind-whipped branches of a tree scraping against the window both scared and fascinated me. Layers of paint in this piece conceal hidden messages, waiting to be discovered.

Oil and graphite on canvas 36” x 48”

Rocks is a subtle piece, inspired by the rocks on the beach where I grew up, the rock walls on the road up to our summerhouse in NH, and the artist who inspired my love of nature. This 36” x 48” oil painting on canvas was the first painting I created in my new studio.

Oil and rice paper on canvas 60" x 24"

"Branch" is a stark piece, inspired by my walks and hikes around Marin County. It is the only painting I created during the pandemic, in a makeshift studio I set up on my deck. This 60” x 24” mixed media oil painting on canvas features teardrop-shaped leaves, blending subtle autumnal colors with hidden messages.

Oil and rust on canvas 36” x 48”

Perennial is part of my Moon Phase collection, inspired by the phases of the moon and a life-changing journey. This painting was the very first of my moon series, depicting 15 months of moons—a time during which I witnessed my husband’s cancer journey from start to finish. It’s dedicated to everyone who has walked this path, along with their caretakers, symbolizing renewal, recurrence, and hope. I wanted to capture the enduring and cyclical nature of the moon, reflecting themes of resilience and continuity. The rust represents the deterioration of the body, while also embodying the unyielding strength of the spirit.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10”

Hive is a piece inspired by bee hives and shares its name with my daughter's company. Hive represents a colony of bees (including the Queen Bee—which she absolutely is!) and a place buzzing with energy and activity.

Encaustic 48” x 36”

Fog is part of my Dream Collection. This 48 x 36” encaustic, oil, and rust painting on canvas captures the hidden layers of my dreams through its spirals, intertwined with the fragmented pieces I can recall in the morning. Waking up to the summer fog adds to that dreamlike state, blurring the lines between sleep and wakefulness. This piece channels my dreams and healing experiences, offering a tranquil and evocative visual journey.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10”

Leaves features variations of teardrop-shaped leaves, one of my favorite shapes spotted along the path of my favorite hike. Inspired by nature, this painting brings a fresh and innovative perspective to a familiar form.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10” (prints available)

Mask is a unique piece that came out of a workshop where I pushed my work to a new level by incorporating ephemera and exploring new mark-making techniques. This small mixed media painting on cradled birch features variations of rocks and a face with the eyes covered, forming the "mask."

Mixed media on board 10” x 10” (prints available)

Full Circle is a special piece from my nature collection, inspired by the many variations of circles I find in nature—rocks, ripples in water, and the view looking up into the tangled branches of trees during my hikes in the woods.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10”

Right was inspired by a vintage Japanese woodcut print on rice paper. The woodcut is divided from the bold black marking on the right by three green stripes. The title, Right, is also a playful nod to the word write.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10” (prints available)

Off the Wall features variations of rocks paired with my secret signature—backwards writing.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10”

Lipstick was inspired by a magazine transfer that read, “Is this a bag of lipstick?” I loved how it perfectly complemented the juxtaposition of the bold black marks on the right, all distinctly divided by a striking swath of orange lipstick down the center.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10” (prints available)

The Favorite—created during a workshop—was actually my least favorite piece. Ironically, it turned out to be the instructor's favorite, which is how it got its name.

Mixed media on board 10” x 10”

Decision was inspired by a vintage Japanese woodcut print on rice paper. The stark red paint is juxtaposed with a bold black "S" on the right, accented with gold leaf to complete the composition.

Mixed media on board 12" x 12"

This mixed media painting is based on a magazine photo I discovered by Irving Penn, who once rented a building in Sausalito. Penn constructed a neutral studio environment there, similar to those he had used for his portraiture in earlier decades. A selection of his San Francisco images was published in the January 9, 1968, issue of Look under the title The Incredibles. The series included Rock Groups, San Francisco, as well as Penn’s studies of the Hells Angels and Hippie Families. I was especially drawn to the fact that this photograph was taken right here in Sausalito, where my studio is located.

The photo inspired the title Holding & Friends, a piece that incorporates ephemera such as vintage family photos, a letter from 1887, and gold leaf as a nod to California's Gold Rush history.

Rock Groups, San Francisco features two of the most influential bands of 1967: Big Brother and the Holding Company, led by Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead.

Mixed Media on board 12” x 12”

"San Francisco 1" is a nostalgic 12” x 12” mixed media artwork on cradled birch which incorporates photos, photo transfers, graphite, acrylic paint, rust, and ephemera from old magazines. It was inspired by a photo series of the Golden Gate Bridge and a memory of walking across it on its 50th anniversary.

Mixed media on board 12” x 12”

San Francisco Fog" is a nostalgic piece from my "Dream" collection. This 12” x 12” mixed media artwork on cradled birch incorporates photos, photo transfers, graphite, acrylic paint, rust, and various ephemera. It was inspired by a photo series of the Golden Gate Bridge and memories of driving across it every day to work. I never took it for granted.

Mixed media-acrylic, gold leaf, photo transfer and paper on birch panel 12” x 12”

Ice Cream is part of my Wabi-sabi collection, a series of three small paintings. The print by Masami Teraoka, titled “Today's Special, from 31 Flavors Invading Japan,” playfully blends cross-cultural iconography. I had been holding onto this photo of an ice cream cone for some time and instantly knew the two belonged together.

Mixed media-acrylic, gold leaf, photo transfer and paper on birch panel 12” x 12”

Adaptability, Resilience & Intuition is part of my Wabi-sabi collection, a series of three small paintings. The verbiage on the photo transfer highlights why women excel in business and customer relations, answering with, “thanks to their strong empathy, communication prowess, collaborative leadership, adaptability, resilience, intuition, and dedication to relationship building.” I absolutely loved this sentiment! The print of the woman by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, “Looking as if she wants to stroll,” adds to the piece—she looks poised and competent, perfectly complementing the theme.

Mixed media-acrylic, gold leaf, photo transfer and paper on birch panel 12” x 12”

On January 1st She Played & Sang is part of my Wabi-sabi collection, a series of three small paintings. This piece incorporates a Kitagawa Utamaro print from Ten Beautiful Faces. While going through my collection of ephemera, I came across an old letter from 1882 that partially read, “Marie Josephine died on January 18, 1882, and born January 1, 1810. On January 1st She Played & Sang.” I was struck by how Victorian the writer’s phrasing felt, and it became the inspiration for this piece.

Mixed Media on canvas 30" x 24" framed (prints available)-The Women Before Me began with a magazine photo of Virginia Woolf, a woman who inspired trailblazers like my grandmother. This piece incorporates family ephemera from the early 20th century, sent to me by my mother when she was renovating her home.

Mixed media on board 12” x 12”

Forest was inspired by a piece of a chart I found among my collection of ephemera, as well as my weekly hikes in the woods of Marin County. This mixed media painting on cradled birch brings together red oil paint, rust, magazine photos, and photo transfers layered over a chart of Mt. Diablo and the iconic Vitruvian Man.

Charcoal and acrylic 36” x 48”

This painting was inspired by a couple of drawings I recently discovered in an old portfolio tucked away in my mother's attic. I brought them back to my studio, thinking they would add a graphic element to a piece I’d been working on for several weeks. The colors in the painting were all centered around water, and once I incorporated these two drawings, everything just clicked. I extended the legs on the top figure and was contemplating my next move when a fellow artist from down the hall walked into my studio and immediately said she wanted to buy it! It now hangs in her living room, overlooking a lagoon—the perfect setting!

12" x 12" mixed media on birch panel

This piece originated from an old drawing of swimmers I created years ago. Combining that drawing, some eggs, and a photo transfer titled "WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HER HUSBAND," I was inspired to subtly address the theme of infertility.

Mixed media and resin on board 20” x 16”

A Poem is a collage encased in resin, made from ephemera I’ve collected since childhood. The central piece is the cover of a book titled “A Poem”—so simple, yet so profound. I believe it may have belonged to my grandfather. Alongside it, I included pieces of rusted dollhouse silver, inspired by a stark wreath of curly willow and rusted silverware we once had at a restaurant I used to own.

Mixed media and resin on board 20” x 16”

Swimmers Place Setting is a collage encased in resin, featuring a photo of swimmers in the Blue Lagoon with a whimsical "side of silverware." This series of resin paintings incorporates rusted dollhouse silver, inspired by a stark wreath of curly willow and rusted silverware we once had at a restaurant I used to own.

Mixed media and resin on board 20” x 16”

This Book Place Setting is a collage encased in resin, created from pieces of ephemera I’ve collected over the years, all set on a base of embossed wall plaster. The central element is a bookplate, the kind I used to add to all my books as a young girl. This series of resin paintings features rusted dollhouse silver, inspired by a stark wreath of curly willow and rusted silverware we once had at a restaurant I used to own.

Mixed media and resin on board 20” x 16”

Shell Place Setting is a collage encased in resin, featuring a shell, a small porcelain face, a drawing, and a paper bag as a placemat, complete with a whimsical "side of silverware." This series of resin paintings includes rusted dollhouse silver, inspired by a stark wreath of curly willow and rusted silverware we once had at a restaurant I used to own.

Mixed media on panel 48” x 36”

Acrylic, oil, rust-36” x 24”

Just a Phase is a layered painting that covers the entire canvas with moons in different phases. I started it in my home studio but set it aside until I moved into my new studio in Sausalito. Not long after settling in, I would watch the King tides from my windows as the water rose and flooded half of our parking lot. Inspired by this, I decided to cover all the moons in the painting except the full moons, which play a significant role in creating the King tides.

Oil and rust 48” x 36”

Rust Moons is part of my Moon Phase collection and one of the very first pieces I created in it. I had just finished the painting and hung it over my fireplace when friends came by for dinner—they bought it before we even sat down for drinks!

This piece reflects the beauty and mystery of the moon’s cycles.

Oil and rust 40” x 60”

Twelve is part of my Moon Phase collection and one of the first pieces in the series. This painting celebrates my daughter’s graduation from college, represented by 22 “years” of moons on the right side. It also portrays the 12 months of moons, including a Blue Moon, with the international orange of the Golden Gate Bridge embracing the composition.

This piece captures the beauty of the moon’s phases, symbolizing the passage of time and life’s significant milestones.

Oil and mixed media on canvas 48” x 36”

Belle is a deeply personal piece, inspired by the dreams I’ve recorded of my daughter. This 48 x 36” mixed media painting on canvas brings together photos, oil and acrylic paint, oil sticks, and ephemera, including marbleized paper I created years ago. It weaves in images of some of her favorite things, like the number 4 and a bicycle, while the branches symbolize my tears from the pain of losing her.

Acrylic and canvas strips on panel 36” x 36”- The colors in this painting felt fragile to me. The sense of fragility speaks to our hearts—delicate, breakable, tender, yet remarkably resilient.

Acrylic 40” x 30”- This painting of my daughter is based on a photo I took on Thanksgiving Day in Puerto Vallarta, during a trip we took the fall before the pandemic. She didn’t even know about the photo until I painted it exactly five years later and hung it in my studio. It’s a piece that holds a special place in my heart—I love this memory of our trip.

Acrylic and canvas strip on panel 48” x 48”

The underpainting of this piece is from a selfie my younger daughter took not long before she passed away. It was so raw and intense that I felt the need to protect both her and myself by covering it in deep azure blues. It’s a tribute to her favorite color, her striking blue eyes, and the vast, endless blue of the sea. To me, it feels like a portal into her soul.