I have always enjoyed many forms of art, with my favorites being pen and ink, watercolor, and  acrylics. While I tend to be wild and untamed with my creations, I have always felt restrained with the decision of subject matter. That is until I met an artist on an art stroll in Abingdon, VA that introduced me to alcohol inks.

I live in awe of the brightness of the colors and am mesmerized by an almost backwards thought process that eventually reveals a finished piece.  I learn from each piece I create and am driven by my passion and love of the medium.

Alcohol inks bring me freedom with my abstract pieces. The landscapes and other non-abstract pieces bring me welcome challenges with the inks.  The two balance out my need to create but - for the first time - avoid the dilemma of what to paint. 

This medium breaks the rules. The fluidity contrasts with the need for clarity and distinct lines.  I love that I can add other mediums to enhance the natural beauty of the alcohol inks.  They have a mind of their own and I am able to just let go and follow.  It is freeing. It is therapeutic.  It makes me happy.

I live in Mills River, NC with my husband, 2 kids and my dog Ziggy.