As a retired professional graphic designer, I work from my studio in Ramona, California, painting nearly full-time. Painting what inspires me most is capturing the essence of a scene, how light effects what I am seeing and the impact the scene has on my emotions. Painting from real life, has made me see colors as they really are-nothing like a photo. Coastal art is my passion but I love any landscape that moves me. I also enjoy painting and drawing flowers, and the occasional human or pet portrait. I studied art in college for a few years, but I am mostly...more
