Artist Process

The artist often works on several paintings of varying sizes simultaneously. Some days are dedicated to layering colors and textures quickly, while others focus on refining finishing details. Each piece develops and evolves over time, guided by an intuitive approach. Colors are mixed in a manner reminiscent of cooking—combining elements, seeing how they interact, and adjusting along the way. Often the results are satisfying, and when a color or combination proves difficult to replicate, it is simply embraced as part of the process.

Recently, the artist completed a series of ten paintings, including 12x12 pieces that reference a collection created twenty years ago during visits to various locations in Maine. These photorealistic works capture scenes from Little Cranberry Island, a place of enduring inspiration. The artist’s family has visited the Island every summer, and previously lived there from 1983–1985 while teaching in the one-room school. Longstanding friendships have been renewed, and new connections have formed across generations. The experience of Island living imbues the work with its own distinct character.