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About the Artist:

My goal is to convey the poetry of Hawaii. I am inspired to paint moments and capture them with passion and spontaneity. I also wish for the viewer to have a deep, personal connection within their own memories of their experiences of, and from, the Hawaiian Islands.

My paintings are derived mostly from plein air (painting on site), where I can let both the physical and visual stimulation design the composition, energy and poetry of each painting. Recently, I have been taking photos along my drives home and within a day or two reference them and conglomerate a painting that is about the feeling of Maui and the emotional reaction the Maui light evokes. Either way, the paintings are done plein air style which is means it is done in one sitting. This keeps the moment of passion that shows in the colors, the texture and the overall feel of the painting to its ultimate level. I am currently working with the impasto technique and creating strong yet feminine brushstrokes while maintaining a large amount of paint on the surface of the canvas.  

Originally, I am from Long Island, New York. Now, from one island to another, I have made Hawaii my home for over 15 years. I continue to search within my process to push and pull away the paint to create a strength in each painting I do. I have been a self-sustained, successful artist ever since 2003, selling approximately 14,000 paintings to date. I am an American made story where I worked hard, started with very little and painted every day to get me to the success I have today. I feel blessed that people have loved my pieces enough to purchase and collect and continue me on my fated journey as a painter.

I welcome commissions, as well as group and wedding unique amenities. Please email me if you have interest in purchasing a painting that is not on my website or in having a custom painting made.