Realism is my focus, through the medium of oil. My father was an artist and taught me the fundamentals of art at a young age. About fifteen years ago, while living in Atlanta with my children and husband, my passion for art became renewed. My focus was on murals and teaching oil painting classes. I currently reside in Kona, Hawaii on a three acre farm where my husband and I grow Kona coffee and avocados with our four dogs. I have a great appreciation for the past and find inspiration in cooking and the true “farm to table” experience.  Growing up in an Italian family, the best vegetables and fruits were from the garden. I have wonderful childhood memories of picking and canning with my parents. This continues to influence my work as I truly appreciate the intimacy of growing my own food.

My travels, education, and life on the island provide inspiration. Whether hiking through nature or an art museum, these experiences are always informing my creations. My degree in Accounting also contributes, as nods to Fibonacci manifest themselves in objects, design and repetition. In my recent work, the intimacy of life, which I find in growing, preparing, and canning my own food, represents itself through things like fruit, vegetables, and the tools of preservation.