Since I have lived in San Francisco for my entire life, my paintings are deeply influenced by the beauty of the Bay Area. In the city I find captivating green spaces, from parks to cracks in the sidewalk, as nature insists on its presence amidst the concrete and steel. I also travel several times a year to state and national parks throughout the West, and find constant inspiration in their stunning beauty. My art celebrates this beautiful world through hand carving on wood panels, because this organic material transports us directly into nature. It is both fundament and inspiration for my carved paintings. In them, I play with three elements: pattern, texture, and color.