I am an oil painter of small vibrant palette knife paintings. In my work I seek to create a sense of place, capturing the light, atmosphere, energy and soul of my subject. With my knife, I describe what I see with layers of paint--sometimes loading it on in bold strokes, sometimes sgraffitoing by drawing or scratching into the wet paint, often almost sculpting the paint to tell my story. The subjects that inspire me most are waterways, skies and sailboats; animals and birds; and gardens and nature. My goal is to create a joyful and sophisticated work of art that speaks of the beauty found all around us, painted with love and thoughtful abandon.