Archive for ‘Creative Influences’

The Magical Landscape and Art of Bali, Indonesia

While working on a branding project for Garuda Indonesia Air in Jakarta, several side trips to Bali opened my eyes to the unique art and culture of this glowing, fluorescent green, and magical island.
Read more about the impact Bali’s art and culture had on me.

The Awe Of Frank Stella At NY MOMA

Viewing a 1970 Frank Stella retrospective at New York’s MOMA was my artist spring awakening. It was jaw-droppingly emotional for me. Still is.
Find out more about my artist breakthrough and my Frank Stella bliss.

Magical, Otherworldly—Tent Rocks Monument

There is nothing quite like Tent Rocks Monument in New Mexico. Just soaking it in is mesmerizing, inspiring, and uplifting.
Discover how the New Mexico landscape transports me and my work.

What Is It About Blue Birds, Blue Paintings?

I’m an enthusiastic “constant” birder. I can’t get enough of the radiant blue-colored birds here in northern New Mexico.
Read about my fascination with blue birds and blue paintings here.

Avenida Series Evokes Swaying Kelp

When I lived in Northern California, I would imagine myself scuba diving down to be “one” with the swaying Monterey Bay kelp beds, and the schools of meandering, colorful fish and sea creatures.
Read about my California memories and my vision for the Avenida Series here.

Uptight Longhand Shifts Gestural

Practicing cursive longhand in grade school was constricting for me. Later in life, I “broke out of the lines” and developed something that better reflects my perspective and my liberation.
Read more about how breaking free of perfection inspired my Verticality Series.

Inspiring Colors Of Locust Tree Pods

Usually I don’t start out abstracting from real objects or places when I develop a painting. This time was different.
Learn how this Quadratic Series piece developed.