About

Statement

I am a recently retired instructor in academic writing for UC San Diego.  I started painting as a way to calm the "mind chatter" during my summers off --  one that didn't involve the written word.  And painting is now my full-time obsession! 

Here in Fallbrook, we're surrounded by a crazy jungle of native and exotic vegetation.  The contrast in colors and textures is mind-blowing.  It's been a great place for a novice artist to give it a try.   I've expanded my repertoire to pets and wildlife, desert and urban scenes.  
Here are a few of my creations.  Enjoy!