My work is rooted in a deep emotional connection to the landscape. I am drawn to the quiet, fleeting moments in nature—the movement of light across water, the softness of distant hills, the stillness after rain. These moments are not just observed; they are felt, remembered, and internalized.
I paint not to replicate a scene, but to distill its essence—to evoke how it felt to stand there, to breathe the air, to be immersed in its light and space. Using thin, transparent layers of oil paint, I build my surfaces slowly, allowing the painting to develop a sense of atmosphere, memory, and depth. My process blends direct observation with drawing and recollection, often working from field studies, journals, and impressions that linger long after I’ve left the land itself.
Influenced by the American Tonalist tradition, I seek a quiet reverence in my work—where color, light, and form whisper rather than shout. I want my paintings to feel familiar yet dreamlike, inviting the viewer to bring their own memories and emotional experiences to the image.
Painting is how I explore the shifting relationship we have with nature—both personal and universal. Through this work, I hope to offer a moment of stillness, reflection, and connection.
