This process allows the painting to have a birthmark, a journey and finally a history that will last forever. This technique results in various textures and colors floating about the painting. As paint and materials are removed, each layer underneath presents itself. Lately the deconstruction of the painting has resulted in a more interesting piece. I spend a small amount of time adding painting and a lot of time removing it. I paint the suggestion of figures, landscapes and the occasional abstract. My unconventional execution of realistic subject matter meshes the taken for granted idea with the imagined idea. Often in my painting, I allow the paint to decide the composition and subject matter. Through collaborating with other artists and experimenting mixing with gel mediums and paint, I was finally able to manipulate the paint concoction into an interesting medium that had a mind of it’s own.
Upon researching this ancient art, I encountered challenges in working with organic substances. I began experimenting with coffee and tea staining. I have worked for several years experimenting with my ideas and influences to develop my own style. Abstract, contemporary compositions were the most challenging and fun for me. Through the encouragement of mentor artist Judy Anderson and the late Louise Lequire, I was encouraged to explore texture, color and various techniques. This exposure led me to express my 'anything is possible' attitude and I began to paint again in 2000.
During this time, I was exposed to the unique colors and cultures of the world. A desire to see the world for a year or two, has resulted in 23 years as an International Flight Attendant for American Airlines. "Because graphics were developing into a computer-based field, I made the spontaneous decision to join American Airlines as a flight attendant instead of continuing to pursue further education in graphics. I graduated in 1984 with a BFA in graphic design. He encouraged me, and both my parents supported my decision to enter the University of Alabama as an art major. Nails, saws, paints, wood, metal and tools became the mediums for my imagination. My scope ranges from large-scale mural painting to small-scale portraits. His workshop was a playground for my curious mind. I am a visual artist with 20+ years of experience, specializing in painting. As a child, it was evident I had acquired my father’s genes and would join him in his workshop where the beginnings of my art career were born.
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