The traditional training I received gave me the skill set to paint and draw, but the emotional content I pour into my paintings stems from my connection during those early transformative years as a child spent in nature discovering it's magic. The calmness of a quiet space, the rushing sounds of the creek, spring birds chirping around me. To this background, I also connect to the stories of ancient lore, old German fairytales, and magical forests enhanced by family travels to Germany. As I explored old castles, walked through cobblestone paved villages and visited museums, I gained a...more
