Botanical Fine Art Calendar: A Year in Bloom. From the first Crocus of January to the December Poinsettia. Each month features a hand-painted floral illustration, meticulously detailed with scientific titling. Archival quality and gift-ready for the nature enthusiast.
From Madison Avenue to the Botanical Garden
After earning a B.A. in Art from California State University, Sacramento in 1976, I set out to make a living as an artist and moved to New York City. While completing my graduate studies at Pratt Institute, I adapted to life on the Upper East Side in a tiny railroad apartment—with the bathtub in the kitchen and a drawing table squeezed beside it.
“With a Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute and a career launched in a closet-sized studio on Madison Avenue, I have navigated the evolution of art from T-squares to digital canvases. Today, my work is a lifelong conversation between the precision of graphic design and the fluid beauty of botanical painting.’’
My fascination with design is rooted in a deep love for art history. I find inspiration in galleries and libraries, holding imaginary conversations with artists across time. While design and art education has sustained my professional life, painting remains my core passion. Whether in watercolor, oil, or digital media, my work is my contribution to the ongoing conversation of art.
“Art education and graphic design have sustained me professionally, while painting remains my lifelong passion.”
My journey… an MFA from Pratt and the transition from manual draftsmanship to modern design.
Tulip Scarf. The Tulipa design is scientifically titled and accented with authentic medieval manuscript embellishments, making it a perfect statement piece for history lovers and naturalists alike.
Decoding the New Gourmets Condé Nast Gourmet Magazine Marketing Brochure
Pieridae: Colias eurydice oil on canvas 20x20 inches
The Studio:
Services & Specialties
Botanical Art
Botanical illustration, digital floral paintings, original oil paintings, nature-inspired art printed on silk
Graphic Design
Decades of expertise in publication design, branding and identity, print media expert
Fine Art
Authentic craftsmanship, works in oil, watercolor, mixed media and fabric inspired by nature. curiosity and art history