If you take the time to notice you may begin to see connections between various disparate forms in nature and how they can abstractly relate to our lives. A dried piece of seaweed and spalted wood share this weblike pattern which could be thought of as an explorer’s map of the convoluted path of our life. Life is not a straight line between two points and we often find ourselves at a crossroads or even a dead end but it is important to remember that it is this tangle of decisions that makes life and this natural pattern interesting and enjoyable.

With so many opportunities and choices in life, it is very difficult to pick a path and stick to it. After enjoying years of capricious travel and re-locations, my perspective has been shifted and I’m now ready to leave my nomadic ways behind. I’m approaching this epiphany cautiously, though, and am finding a connection to barnacles who root down solidly, but at times to movable objects that are at the whim of the sea. I find life to be similar in that try as you may to actively control your path, you too can find yourself guided by the ebb and flow of the tides.

The Barnacle Cuff is a representation of my Away We Go eggshell mosaic. The cuff is a cropped section of a photo I took of the mosaic then hand etched and shaped on brass.

“Wallpaper” is a dialogue between the artist and interior designer within me. My passion to use natural and repurposed materials speaks to the renewed interest in returning to the land and how it has influenced the current design trends. The texture of the placed eggshells evoke a similar soulfulness to that of peeling paint and it’s link to the history of a place. Playing off the idea of “weather” chipping away paint, the eggshell pattern reveals a natural motif reminiscent of vintage wallpaper. The combination of these elements conjure up feelings of nostalgia from childhood memories and are the material language of contemporary lifestyle choices.

In progress. Architecture and interiors. Renderings of interior and exterior of detached bedroom on Martha’s Vineyard.

A complete kitchen renovation. The work included: space planning, perspective renderings, a set of construction documents, material specifications, and management of the project. The kitchen renovation was a total rework of the existing space - tearing down a major wall, adding windows, built-in shelving/cabinetry, an island, an L shaped workspace, and a 100 year old barn beam partition wall.

“Barcodes” that scanned my life on the road while wandering through South America for six months. Each painting represents a country I explored while each sliver represents an experience within that country. PRESS

PATHFINDER [acrylic /mixed media 20 x 30]

This painting is based on an ongoing internal conflict of interest between my wanderlust spirit and my biological desires. I love the freedom, adventure, and inspirations created when traveling yet I yearn for a home, a family, a garden, and a community. The roots are winning.

MY SPARROW [acrylic / mixed media 12 1/2 x 16 1/2]

A sparrow is a symbol of finding true love. Unlike many birds, once the sparrow finds their soul mate, they stay with them to their lifes end. This painting represents the search for true love and how I found my sparrow.

Watercolor flowers drawn for Vineyard Gardens Nursery and Landscaping on Martha’s Vineyard. These drawings are incorporated into their website, advertisements, posters and signage.