I distill my fifty-year career as a contemporary painter to capture the elusive, ephemeral moment. My playful and exuberant style is apparent in the construct of the compositions. I prepare my palette and approach my surface with creative intention. Fragile blooms of translucent color and sparkling opaque gems contrast with deep saturated color. Layered diverse viscosities disrupt traditional perspective.

Color is my muse. Poised to capture elusive, ephemeral moments, I took myself to Rhode Island School of Design in 1982. I majored in painting and minored in illustration and textile design. In my professional life, I developed an educational philosophy and curriculum, The Art of Play, based on the same philosophy of process I use in my studio practice. In 2014, I received my MFA from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. In my Vermont studio-gallery, Janna’s Gate, I paint and welcome visitors.