Crosscurrent explores the point of ultimate collision. This kinetic surge captures the power of two opposing forces—the dark and light values—which I've punctuated with sharp streaks of red and yellow, the colors of warning. The piece is about the struggle, the resistance, and the raw, unbridled energy of being pulled in two directions at once."
Morning Walk is my take on the coastline's raw energy. I often wake up to a quiet sunrise however this piece is about the sea's powerful conversation: the wind, the tide and the light. Deep navies and aggressive texture are used to capture that moment when the shore is awake and moving. A walk meant to be felt.
In a flash the waves shift and crash and everything is transformed. The drama and intensity of the sea is what I'm after here. This one has a lot of movement and drama. The sides are painted so no need for a frame.
The gap is a constant calling to me as I see it from my studio window and it has a metaphorical meaning to us. Passing through the gap on our sailing voyages indicates we are on holiday and ready for adventure at sea. There is only the water and distance that lies between us and our destination.
The west coast fjords from the water offer stunning vistas. This painting shows some of the elements I find so fascinating when I'm passing by. A wisp of cloud crests the rocky landform and the sky remains a passive and calm blue above. It is a highly textural painting.
This painting carries the energy of the sea in constant motion, but it’s the calm in the upper right that reinforces the sense of letting go, of freedom. It’s about that moment when turbulence breaks into openness, leaving a feeling of liberation.
In this piece, I wanted to capture that moment of raw collision — water driving into rock, spray rising, energy released. It’s the pulse of the sea made visible, the impact that leaves its mark long after the wave recedes. This one is framed in a rustic burl oak float frame.
Mountains and sky merge seamlessly in this dynamic yet peaceful abstract painting. Inspired by the view from my studio, I captured the essence of the mountain range meeting the sea under a vibrant, layered sky of soft blues. I painted around the edges, allowing the artwork to be appreciated from any angle.
Striving to catch the movement and emotion in the ocean is always my goal. I used an interplay of blues, blacks and whites to create a dynamic energy in this painting. Occasional hints of reds and yellows peek through to provide warmth and contrast against the cool palette. It brings to mind the energy of a giant wave or even a constellation up in the sky.