I'm a painter living and working in Washington State. I work primarily in acrylic, with a deep love of color and an ongoing curiosity about other materials and ways of making.

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In my landscapes, I’m drawn to rolling hills, winding paths, open skies, and unexpected color. I play with perspective, simplify and reshape what I see, and let color move beyond what might exist in nature. I’m less interested in describing a landscape exactly than in capturing the feeling it holds.

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I also paint donkey portraits, drawn to their quiet strength, resilience, gentle humor, and unmistakable character. Through color and expressive brushwork, each one takes on a personality of its own - sometimes playful, sometimes contemplative.

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My landscapes often begin with one of my own sketches or an idea for a composition, while the donkey portraits begin with photographic references. Either way, I keep the beginning loose. I let the process lead me, discovering the painting as it evolves through color, shape, and instinct.

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I came to art by an unconventional route, with advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and a background in programming. While I valued that part of my life, I found myself increasingly drawn to making art and to the freedom and creativity I found in painting. Eventually, I decided to follow that pull and pursue painting full-time.

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Alongside my own painting practice, I teach intuitive painting from my home studio. Teaching gives me the chance to share a different side of the creative process - helping others loosen up, experiment, and find their own way of working.

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SELECTED EXHIBITIONS & ART FAIRS

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2026
Redmond Arts Festival — Redmond, WA
Bloom in the Blue: Heights, Hues, and Space to Grow — Goldvine Coffee Bar & Gallery, Seattle, WA

 

2025
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair — Bellevue, WA
UNTITLED. — Gallery B612, Seattle, WA
Winter Art Market & Small Works Exhibition — Gallery B612, Seattle, WA

 

2024
Landscape/Dreamscape: Where Reality and the Subconscious Collide — Gallery B612, Seattle, WA
Fred Oldfield Juried Art Exhibition — Puyallup, WA