Splashing in color, watching paint dry…
describes both my process and art.
Nature and organic forms are my primary influences, exploring color and flow of shapes to create contemporary impressionist images. Painting is an adventure — experimenting and discovering new ways of seeing. As art develops new paths and ideas emerge, a constant dance of leading and following.
In addition to traditional art I have studied western lettering and calligraphy; and Chinese art, with emphasis on white space, spontaneous brushwork and experimental techniques. I use a variety of water and liquid media on diverse materials like sugar cane paper, Yupo recycled plastic, mineral paper (made from rocks). Each has unique characteristics that make painting engaging and challenging.
I hope you see something new in my work.
Juried exhibitions and art shows
Herberger Theater, Seasons 2026
Arizona State Fair Fine Art 2026
Arizona State Fair Fine Art 2025, First and Second Place Watercolor
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring 2025
Arizona Art Alliance Heat is On 2025
Arizona Artists Guild Spring 2025
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring 2025
Arizona Artists Guild Winter 2024
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring 2024
Herberger Theater, Nature, 2024
Arizona Art Alliance, Heat is On, 2024
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring 2024
Arizona State Fair Fine Art 2024, Second Place and
Honorable Mention Watercolor, Honorable Mention Mixed Media
Shemer Art Center, Light of Day, 2024
Shemer Art Center, Modern Makers, 2024
Arizona Artists Guild Winter 2023
Herberger Theater, Georgia O’Keeffe Inspiration, 2024
Arizona Artists Guild Summer 2024
Shemer Art Center, Small Things, 2023
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring 2020
Shemer Art Center, Nature’s Balance, 2020
Arizona Persian Cultural Center, Persian New Year, 2020
Shemer Art Center, Triad Triptychs, 2019
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring Member Show, 2019
Shemer Art Center, Arizona’s Desert Beauty, 2018
Arizona Persian Cultural Center, Eye of the Beholder, 2018
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring 2018, Merchant Award
Arizona State Fair, 2017
Arizona Watercolor Society Spring 2016, Award of Merit
Shemer Art Center, Reflections of Arizona, 2016
Arizona State Fair 2016, First Place Alternative Media
Shemer Art Center, Force of Nature, 2015
ASU 411 Gallery, Sustainability Art Invitational, 2012
Phoenix Chinese Week Exhibit, Chinese Art, 2012
