My painting and photography is inspired by light and nature. Since childhood I  have been intrigued by light - by its ability to create shadow and  various shades of glowing hues.  Since then, I developed an artistic curiosity for why a glimpse of morning sunshine thru a laced curtain or trellis of overgrown blackberry vines can invoke memories, stir the soul or comfort the heart.  During the pandemic I  was confronted with pain and loss that lead me to wondered how relatives once enslaved may have used nature and sunlight to embolden and fortify their spirits.  This thought has guide my recent work in both mediums.

I paint abstract works intuitively building texture and layers of acrylic paints , oil pastels, watercolor and pencils to enlighten the heart.  

My  hope is that collectors and viewers of my work will be called to feelings and emotions of joy .

My work is influenced by such artist as Alma Thomas, Mary Lovelace O'Neal, and Sam Gilliam.