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I am a working artist in Olympia, Washington. I use painting and drawing as a meditative exercise. Nature inspires me, and I love organic shapes, textures, and patterns.

In my drawings, I utilize pattern making to draw the viewer's eye over the piece. The detail and repetition takes patience. This sort of drawing evokes a "visual mantra," if you will. I use Micron permanent ink pens, which are both waterproof and archival. I have a no-pencil motto! A mistake is an opportunity to grow and learn something new!

My paintings also reflect aspects of nature and pattern work. I am fascinated by the ebb and flow of water on a surface. I use Golden fluid acrylics, which blend flawlessly with water (though it is an acrylic, it can also be used as a watercolor). The ratio of pigment to water will determine the medium's viscosity (less water=thicker medium, more water=thinner medium). I use this versatile paint to achieve a variety of effects. For example, as a watercolor dries, the pigment (suspended in water) creates lines of reticulations on the surface.

Below is a list of exhibitions I have been a part of:

Olympia Arts Walk Spring 2013, All About You Salon, Olympia, Washington, April 2013

“Senior Show,” Gallery of Fine Arts, WSU, May 2011
Curated by artist, Michelle Forsyth

“Passage of Time,” Gallery of Fine Arts, WSU, May 2011 Bachelor of Fine Arts Solo Exhibition

“notMOMA,” Gallery of Fine Arts, WSU, Created imitation of Pollock's “Number 31” for collaborative Exhibition with artist, Stephanie Syjuco, February 2010:
www.stephaniesyjuco.com/p_notm…