About the Artist

One of my favorite past-times as a child was spending time drawing and painting. Years later after earning a degree in Business Administration, I worked for a management consulting firm. One of my assignments was in the client firm’s Graphics Department where they produced their catalogs. Fascinated by what could be done on the computer and inspired by the collaboration between artists and writers to work on joint projects, I decided to return to art school to pursue a degree in graphic design.  Subsequently, I worked for the PGA of America in their Creative Resources Dept. producing their collateral materials.

It was only in 2016 when I returned to my childhood interest of drawing and painting. At that time, I began my artistic journey with colored pencils, transitioning later to pastels. Occasionally, however, I will explore other mediums such as oil, watercolor and ballpoint pen. I am mostly drawn to quiet landscapes, birds and flowers as my sources for inspiration. I find many of these subjects on my walks around my neighborhood and nearby preserves such as Grassy Waters. Simple lines and shapes I see in nature are what capture my initial interest. I strive to express a mood I feel from my chosen subject by focusing on color nuances and texture.

Artist Statement
As a pastel artist living in South Florida, I am drawn to the delicate beauty and intricate ecosystems of marshlands and their inhabitants. My work reflects the contrast between nature’s resilience and its fragility in the face of relentless urbanization. Each piece is a tribute to the wildlife and habitats that inspire me, capturing moments that might soon be lost forever.

Through the layering of soft pastels, I aim to create textures and colors that evoke the quiet magic of these spaces—the stillness of a heron poised in the reeds, the play of light across water, the rustling of grasses in the breeze. Drawing is my meditation, a process that centers me and allows me to deeply connect with the natural world.

I hope my art fosters a sense of wonder and reverence for these shrinking landscapes, encouraging viewers to consider their own relationship with nature and the importance of its preservation.