My painting is fueled by the beauty of creation I see every day, and awe of the creator. I am drawn to glorious skies, storms, atmospheric effects, patterns of light, and roads leading to unknown places. I use photography to help capture a moment in time and then move further away from the photo as the work progresses. My choice of medium comes from my appreciation of the vivid colors, texture, and freedom of pastel, and a love of transparent watercolor. My work explores the endless possibilities of glazing in watercolor, using pastels with wet and dry techniques, using each alone and as mixed media.