ARTIST STATEMENT I am a quiet person, a listener and observer. Painting is my way of expressing the fullness and nuances of what I see and feel beyond what I can say. The unspoken poetry and hidden narratives of small, everyday moments are what most intrigue me as an artist. I think of these as quiet connections – between the people I observe, and between these people and myself. When people interact, I imagine what they might be communicating. When I see an individual’s face, I wonder what lies beneath. The pleasure of painting is exploring my assumptions while coaxing out life on my canvas.