 Fearless Abstract Painting at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis thanks to
Ogden Contemporary Arts  When this painting arrived in its new home, my client’s 2 1/2 year old daughter had this to say regarding the new addition: “It’s perfect for the party!” Keep in mind there’s no “party” in the books.
She’s right about one thing though: life should be celebrated. Don’t waste a second surrounding yourself with the people, the things & experiences that bring you joy. Surrender to Love Iron-rich Utah dirt, salt from the Great Salt Lake, foraged sawdust, local newspaper, acrylic paint, plaster and metallic pigments on canvas 48 x 36 in.  Over my lifetime I’ve had the privilege to visit Mexico several times. One of which includes attending an organic painting residency last year.
What I love about this beautiful country is the abundance in juxtaposition: Dry vs. wet, rough vs. smooth, cultured vs. wild. This contrast inspires the balance & tension I incorporate into my work, namely: maximum texture vs minimal color. Through all this contrast remains a constant, warm hospitality I experience every time I return. I am grateful for this immense, inspiring and welcoming country.  New Work | Heart Of Gold
Ethereal, textured abstracts made with: Iron-rich Utah dirt, salt from the Great Salt Lake, foraged sawdust, local newspaper, acrylic paint, plaster & metallic pigments on canvas How Riches Come to You, She Walks with Beauty, Waking Up to Joy & The Golden Rule  Recently installed in a gorgeous Federal Heights home to commemorate new beginnings.
Feel Free acrylic & mixed media on canvas 30 x 24 in.  It is my intention to fulfill the dream of the creator. It is my intention to live to the highest calling and be pressed to the mark of the highest calling that I have come here to do.
Lean into the dream that the Universe has for you.  Not once in a million years did I imagine I would live in Utah. But the State has always had a special place in my heart. Starting in my early teens, we began taking family road trips to Utah from Canada - a 13 hour drive in our wood panelled station wagon. After 4 years of living here, my love for Utah has grown deeper and stronger than ever. I am continuously inspired by the breathtaking natural beauty, the history and the people of this magnificent State.
 My first finished painting of 2023. Less and less do I feel the need to push and pull so hard that it hurts and breaks me. Instead, I invite curiosity, playfulness and allowance so show up instead. Once upon a time, a painting like this would not have been “good enough” because it didn’t push me to the brink of exhaustion and madness. Today, it is beautiful in its simplicity precisely because it is “effortless”. I resolve that my work (on and off the canvas) will be imbued with this sentiment for all of 2023.
The Way, 2023 acrylic & mixed media on canvas 28” x 22” |
