I have a BA in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations. I attended law school at U.C., Berkeley, practiced law and served two terms as a Napa County Supervisor before serving as a
Chief of Staff in the US House and Senate for over 20 years, where I developed a deep affection for our State Department and the work it does in embassies throughout the world. My approach to art is based in the life I have lived and comes from my view of the world as a place for human connection and individuation, filled with endless surprises, beauty, and the full spectrum of possibilities.

My painting has been an exploration of what we see and what we might see with an altered perspective. Much of it is an exploration of reimagined landscapes, possibilities and people. I love color, and it is prominent in everything I paint.

I’m grateful for the colorful and ever-changing drama of life that I feel privileged to witness.