While painting remains central to my practice, I’m increasingly interested in exploring materials in tactile, functional ways. These pieces are a developing extension of my painting practice.  

I’ve painted for most of my life. Adding this section to my website in 2026 is a relatively new step, as I’ve been taking tactile art more seriously.

I’m still discovering where these objects will lead me. As I continue to work with them, they become increasingly sculptural while retaining a functional presence — a balance that particularly interests me.  Working in three dimensions lets me engage directly with materials that connect back to my paintings.  Working with wood, for example, allows me to physically engage with the grain, texture, or bark of a tree.  Creating in three dimensions opens my work outward, allowing ideas to shift and evolve. A small sculptural piece can lead me back to painting. These pieces are not separate from my paintings but another way of expressing ideas from the same source.