Through diverse experiences, inspiration and application, I have cultivated a broad background in Fine Art. I have had the pleasure of training with a multitude of amazing artists. My formal education includes a Master of Art in Medical Illustration from UT Southwestern Medical Center (1998) and an undergraduate degree from Austin College (1986).

My fascination with pastels evolved after a trip to Scotland several years ago. I am initially attracted to a scene for its geometric relationships, rhythm or by a striking color contrast or harmony. I use strong imaginative color to create contemporary images. The interaction of color and composition evolves to describe the world as I see it.

I use quality soft and hard pastels on sanded archival papers that are created specifically to hold the pastel on the paper. I do not use fixatives because they dull or darken the pastel colors. Pastels must be framed under glass to protect the painting. I frame all of my pastels in minimal frames to protect them.