In this complex, fast-paced world, watercolor is my oasis where time stands still and the world comes into focus as though I’m seeing it for the first time. Painting is a meditation calling for vivid focus and inner calm. I’m drawn to the luminous chiaroscuro effects of lights and shadows. Though my work is rendered in a realistic style, I emphasize the abstract nature of my subject matter. I think of these original paintings as visual haiku. My hope is to awaken hearts to the simple beauty around us.