I take my inspiration as an artist from the beauty of nature, gardens and flowers. This appreciation has encouraged my creative interests throughout life, which have included many pursuits over the years from charcoal drawing and calligraphy, to decorative arts, poetry and photography.
I received much of my training as an artist from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and also studied drawing in Bath, England. More recently, I have expanded my repertoire by taking art classes in Naples, FL. I now work in pastels, acrylic mono-printing and fluid art, as well as photography—often focused on the florals and nature motifs that offer inspiration, whether here in Winchester or through my travels.
I have exhibited original pastels and acrylics at Winchester Public Library in a solo show, as well as the Winchester Artists Network’s member shows. In addition, my photographs have been featured by the Griffin Museum of Photography in exhibits at the Jenks Center and currently can be seen on the Town Common as part of the “Our Town” exhibit. My photo essays are frequently published in Stroll Winchester magazine.
My book The Year in Haiku: A Journey through the Seasons and their Holidays is a collection written in the ancient Japanese haiku tradition, inspired by 35 diverse holidays throughout the year. Photographs of Horn Pond and Lake Quannapowitt, as well as others from my many travels, complement the natural imagery of the haiku.
