My paintings reflect a love of nature: landscapes, trees, flowers, birds and animals, tending towards realism, portraying my perceptions of the natural world. Occasionally this leads to abstraction. I like layering sequential washes and glazes creating subtle colors and textures modeling the subject, using vibrant color to portray the beauty of natural light. I paint both in my studio and when I travel. Living in N. Virginia offers a wonderful environment in which to paint in some of my favorite places, from the Potomac at Riverbend and Great Falls, to sailing on the Chesapeake. As well as traditional watercolors, I like to layer different art mediums: watercolors, tissue paper, acrylics and oil pastels to emphasize the texture of e.g.. trees and plants in the landscape. More recently I have added fabric art to my inventory, using applique and quilting in wall art in addition to my fabric freestanding and hanging holiday ornaments. Many of my images are available as printed and original art cards,