Primarily, I paint from life. The immediacy of painting the human figure with its endless nuances and variations is riveting. Likewise, landscape painting with its changing light, seasons and weather conditions is a constant challenge to me. I am especially drawn to painting at places where I find people, color and movement, which includes parks, outdoor cafes, farmers markets and the Community Gardens in Boulder. When I draw and paint on site I’m interested in capturing the dynamic interactions of people in these outdoor contexts. Since the pandemic I’ve used the many images I’ve painted over the years as a resource for creating large imaginative paintings
