Childhood memories of playing with my toys on grandmother's oriental rug mark the beginning of my passion for surface design and jewel toned colors. Ancient motifs frequently take shape in my paintings almost unexpectedly as I focus on artwork. To my eye the world can emanate subtle variations of color which my paintings, prints and photography all depict. My objective is to paint or create an image in a permanent form that captures my perception of beauty, centered in a private world and when the painting is completed my intention is that all my art should reflect the joyous reflection of...more