ART BLOG: FIELD NOTES

Welcome to my art blog, Field Notes, where I share thoughts on my creative process. For the past number of years, it has been my dream-come-true to spend my time working as a painter. This is where I can share some of what I’ve learned and experienced in the process with you!
January 8, 2026

My Favorite Paintings of 2025 and Why

2025 was a year of extremes—high highs and low lows. Each day carried moments of startling beauty and discovery, alongside grief, both from personal loss and from witnessing the suffering in the world. In the midst of it all, art became my refuge. Long hours at the easel, the familiar […]
January 17, 2025

My Favorite Paintings of 2024

Each year, I love sharing my favorite paintings with you. Somehow, the time to reflect on 2024 has arrived more quickly than ever. The year seemed to gallop by, reminding me to savor each day to the fullest. While I always aim to make my work deeply personal, this year’s […]
August 26, 2022

Why do I paint the Tetons?

Why do I paint the Tetons?   Because they are beautiful, but that goes without saying.   We can ask “Why are mountains beautiful?” As an artist, I analyze this through the process of painting them. The Tetons are complex, faceted with a myriad of planes, each catching the light at […]
January 18, 2022

This Bear Painting Hits the Big Time

According to the folks at Jackson Hole Public Art, “A massive bear might just now stop you in your tracks when passing by Teton County’s administrative offices in downtown Jackson. It is not the famous Bear 399 and cubs (who visited the same spot last summer on foot with her […]