Welcome...

Bear with me people. This could be volatile. Me, in control and posting to the world-wide-web...(insert evil laugh here). But, after some consideration, I am finding myself interested in not only publishing my work and commenting on it, but sharing my thoughts about art and life in general. I am truly a narcissist. ACK.

So, with that, welcome. Here we go...

The most recent news I have to share is that I was selected to participate in the 2008 Art of Dining Event on April 17th. Three of my newest paintings were selected to be auctioned off as a triptych at an evening that paired Pacific Northwest female chefs and artists. All funds received supported the Women's Funding Alliance based here in Seattle. The Women's Funding Alliance helps strengthen communities throughout the region by investing in organizations that support women and girls. I am very honored to have been selected for this event- the paintings in question are part of a series I am working on called "Elemental". The event took the first three of the series- "Earth", "Water" and "Fire". I have since worked on "Air" and it is currently hanging in my bedroom. I hope to finish "Wood" and "Metal" in the next few weeks.

These paintings prove a departure for me in style. I have always enjoyed working more literally and within the lines so to speak. "Elemental" has allowed me to stretch creatively and I think it's an example of my creative growth. I have only been a painter for the past few years, stumbling upon the outlet somewhat out of desperation at a low time in my life, and have been excited by the translations I have created and the feelings of fulfillment I get every time I work on a piece.