Artist’s Statement

My current body of work comprises intaglio prints inspired by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, where I have lived for 30 years. These prints are about the earth, sky and water and how the forces of nature shape and color these elements. Some of my landscapes capture a specific moment at a specific place, while others interpret and embellish certain details of nature to create a more abstracted suggestion of a place or natural event. Through my imagery I hope to capture–and share with the viewer–the emotional experience of observing the beauty, power and surprises of the natural world.

The process of coaxing out of a flat piece of copper the illusion of light, space, form and texture fascinates me. The etching technique I use for this process is predominately aquatint; utilizing soft ground, soap ground, sugar lift and spit bite. The monochromatic properties of intaglio printmaking suit my artistic exploration of the subtle and dramatic qualities of light and form in the landscape.

 
 Juried Shows

Mar. 2008    
Cal State University Kellogg Art  Gallery Ink And Clay 34 Exhibition  
Pomona, CA

June 2007    
Hunterdon Museum of Art 51st Annual National Print Exhibition  
Clinton, NJ

Feb. 2007    
Beaverton Arts Commission 25th Annual Visual Arts Showcase  
Beaverton, OR

Nov. 2006    
Print Arts Northwest Printmaking Currents 2006  
Portland, OR

June 2005    
Lake Oswego Foundation for the Arts Chronicle Exhibit   
Lake Oswego, OR

Nov. 2004    
Keizer Art Association Black White Grey Show, Second Place Award
Keizer, OR

Sept. 2004    
LOCAL 14 group show and sale  
Portland, OR

April 2004    
Maryland Federation of Art Works on Paper  
Annapolis, MD