Artist Statement

​To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, 
One clover, and a bee.
And revery.
The revery alone will do, 
If the bees are few. 

To make a prairie by Emily Dickinson

​"I create what is important to me. Paint and clay help me express the joy I feel when I see the first flowers of spring blooming. I infuse my paintings and hand-built ceramics with emotion, so it is more than just a colorful canvas or a bright bowl; I want my artwork to be a testament to the best, most beautiful things this world has to offer.

Through my paintings, I bring the outside in. I strive to create an immersive, emotional experience. Real life has texture and dimension and emotion! I paint on large canvases to suggest the immersive, emotional experience you feel when squinting at an electric sunset or opening the curtains on a gentle snowfall. When painting, I work with acrylics. I use wet wipes, Q-tips, and a palette knife to capture movement and life; sometimes I use my fingers and hands, too! Although an added dimension, my approach to ceramics is identical to that of painting. I do hand-built ceramics that are expressive and colorful."

Touring Schedule

University of Mary Galleries
December 1 - 31, 2022
​Bismarck State College Galleries
January 8 - February 18, 2023
The Arts Center
March 16 - April 26, 2023
James Memorial Art Center
May 1 - 26, 2023