I’m an impressionistic landscape painter, forever chasing sunlight and that fleeting moment when everything comes alive.

I paint fast. I make quick decisions, work in layers, and trust my instincts. There’s usually dance music playing, and yes, I’m freestyle dancing like the music owes me money. I love the feeling of being completely absorbed in the work, when one mark leads to another and I’m not thinking about what comes next. If I’m thinking too hard, I’m probably doing it wrong.

I spend a lot of time wandering through woods and along shorelines, watching light change, noticing things, and foraging for wild mushrooms. Painting feels a lot like foraging to me. You get a little lost on purpose, follow your curiosity, trust your instincts, and eventually come back with something good.

I grew up on a small farm in Midland, Michigan, surrounded by animals and plenty of room to roam. I had a pet pig named Tilly and a little red hen named Chicky Baby who even came along on family vacations.

I earned a BFA in Painting & Drawing from the University of Michigan and a BA in Chemistry from Albion College. These days, I split my time between Ann Arbor, Glen Arbor, and Florida, painting wherever curiosity, good music, and a splash of wine lead me.

During the summer and fall, you’ll find me painting in my little open studio at Lake Street Studios in Glen Arbor. Visitors are always welcome to stop in, see what’s happening, and watch a painting come together. My work is also available through Somebody’s Gallery in Petoskey, Synchronicity Gallery, and directly from me.

In 2026, I received the People’s Choice Award in Cherry Republic’s Artist Showcase.