I love islands. The slower pace suits me. The smaller community aspect fits me just right. Island time is my time.
I met my husband while living on Kauai, Hawaii. I’m from the San Juan Islands in Washington state, and he is from Key West Fl. Now we split our time between all three places, living an endless springtime. We love each place, for its unique characteristics as well as the people. Being in my favorite places, in it’s best time of year, feeds my soul. I live for enjoying the beauty of nature, and this is what inspires my art.
I love to paint women as celebration of the Divine Feminine. My paintings are meant to be fun, playful, and sexy. Bringing awareness to the beauty of our feminine nature is what I hope to communicate with my art.
Though I am an oil painter, I like to employ different mediums and techniques to achieve a desired effect. For underwater surface reflections, I find an acrylic pour is perfect. I often do an acrylic underpainting before my oil painting layers. I try to keep an open mind with my creativity, challenging myself to try new things and learn different mediums.
I am happy to work with clients to create the perfect piece for their home. If you see something you like, but you need a different color or size, let me know! Maybe you would like me to create something of yourself…or of your favorite place. If it is something I feel I can accommodate, I’d be happy to try!
CV
Education
1997 Bachelor of Art, Western Washington University
2004 Studied oil painting under Lorna Libert
Exhibitions
2005 Lynn McJunkin Gallery, LaConner, WA
2006 Small Town Cafe, Kapaa, HI
Solo Exhibition
2008 Edison Eye Gallery, Edison, WA
2012 Art Cafe Hemingway, Kapaa, HI
Solo Exhibition
2013 Iti Wine Bar, Hanalei, HI
Solo Exhibition
2013 Laulea Gallery, Princeville, HI
2014-2019 Amy-Lauren Gallery, Hanapepe, HI
2014 Hunters and Gatherers, Kilauea, HI
2014-2016 Halelea Galleries, Hanalei and Poipu, HI
2015-2016 Eclectic Galleries, Wailea, HI
2016-present Blu Umi, Hanapepe, HI
2017 Huntington Beach Women of Surfing Exhibition, Huntington Beach, CA
2017-present Magnolia, Honolulu, Hi
2017-present Kai Ku Hale, Haleiwa, HI
2018-2020 Kelly Keane Gallery, Bellingham, WA
2019-present Black Dog Gallery, Kialuea, HI
2020-present Taro Patch Goods, Kialuea, HI
2022-present Key West Collective, Key West, FL
2022-present Key West Collective, Key West, FL