Texture has a strong presence in most of my work. Love of texture developed as a result of visits to my family’s homeland in Italy. I was fascinated with the facade of rare landmarks throughout the country. Italy’s love of scarred & graffiti surfaces made an impression on me. The natural rough stone quality is included in my art. This tactile quality helped bring my paintings to life. Most recently the use of a palette knife has found it’s way into my work. The knife while adding texture, loosens the form, creating a more dynamic painting.
I paint intuitively. There is a good deal of satisfaction for me when I begin a painting with no preconceived image in mind. I welcome the challenge of a canvas looking back at me from the easel with only assorted lines and colors and no form. With each new painting, I challenge myself to produce a piece that I can someday call my Magnum Opus.
Living in the southwest, my work has been represented by several galleries in Arizona and can be found in private collections throughout the U.S. and Canada. My artwork was accepted and published by the Women’s Caucus for Art in 2013.