My paintings trace my joyful path of self-discovery and creative exploration. Using only texture, form, and color, I try to capture intense beauty and the constant flux of nature: galaxies, skies, blossoms, and tides. I combine abstract expressionist gestures, impressionist luminosity, and personal symbols of change on textured surfaces. Today, my energy is channeled through the environment — exploring the impact of climate change on our earth and sea. As an avid scuba diver, my fascination with coral reefs has flourished. Mixed media has become the language I use to capture both the beauty and debris of our underwater seas, glaciers and earth. Paper, plastic, oil, acrylic, pastel and ink are some of the tools I use. The list continues to expand to include resin and other found objects. My goal is to have my work move beyond awareness and beauty to connection and empowerment.