As long as I can remember, I had dreamed of owning a log cabin. I also used to imagine that I was a passionate artist, free to express myself and free to live life on my terms. In May of 2007, I picked up a paint brush for one of the first times in my life. Within months, not only was I sitting in my newly acquired one-room rustic log cabin/art studio in northern New Mexico, but several of my paintings were on display in a small art gallery in Chimayo. This ultimately led to my participation in a studio art tour in Georgia O’Keefe’s beloved Abiquiu. There’s a Swedish proverb that goes something like this: "Those who wish to sing, always find a song." Not only had I found my song, but I had found my voice as well.
Although I’ve resided in Bozeman for 15 years, I have always been drawn to the beauty and spirit of northern New Mexico. I’m inspired by its rich regional heritage, majestic landscapes, and hypnotic night skies. I am also dazzled by its people, their passion, artistry, and creativity.
I paint Native American portraits and "retablos," a traditional Spanish art form that represents holy images of Jesus, Mary, and any one of the Catholic saints. Since the 18th Century, retablos have been painted on wood or tin, and have been used to honor saints in homes and churches throughout the Southwest, Mexico, Central and South America, and Spain. I prefer to work with pine and use a combination of watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal. The driving force behind my work is the desire to honor the heritage, beauty, and heart of New Mexico and its people.
Although I’ve resided in Bozeman for 15 years, I have always been drawn to the beauty and spirit of northern New Mexico. I’m inspired by its rich regional heritage, majestic landscapes, and hypnotic night skies. I am also dazzled by its people, their passion, artistry, and creativity.
I paint Native American portraits and "retablos," a traditional Spanish art form that represents holy images of Jesus, Mary, and any one of the Catholic saints. Since the 18th Century, retablos have been painted on wood or tin, and have been used to honor saints in homes and churches throughout the Southwest, Mexico, Central and South America, and Spain. I prefer to work with pine and use a combination of watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal. The driving force behind my work is the desire to honor the heritage, beauty, and heart of New Mexico and its people.