It is an absolute delight to be able to do what I love!
Creating a commissioned painting, piece of fine art furniture, historical mural or any other type of decorative focal point is largely an intuitive process that comes from "within" and is derived by being observant about my customers likes and dislikes, their decor, attention to detail, what inspires them and what type of "feeling" they wish to convey.
It is my job to translate all of the unspoken, deeply felt, intangible thoughts into a tangible "alive" work that remains fresh and wonderful from year to year.
My work has covered everything from "Trompe l'oeil" (fool the eye) murals, "Grisaille" - which translates to "shades of grey" or tone on tone murals), historical and pictoral works, panorama's with sweeping vistas, floral and garden murals, murals featuring people, waterscapes, landscapes, nautical themed murals, opulent finishes, gilded plasters and so much more.
In addition to all these, I have extensive experience in historically accurate hand painted "period" detailing, water gilding, architectural gilding and painted works reminiscent of the murals found in the opulent homes of the Greek Revival, Federal and Georgian era, as well as other Classical styles of yester-year.
I am inspired by French Scenic Wallpapers, Chinoiserie and other decorative art papers and silks from years past.
Several of the Grand Historic Homes that feature my work have been on the renowned and prestigious "Historic Garden Week in Virginia" tour, in during years 2001 - 2010. Several other notable properties that were invited to be on the tour during 2006 and 2007, but declined for privacy reasons, also include numerous rooms each of my work. I have been a hostess for past tours as well.
Since 2008, I have been a contributing writer for several local, regional and national publications.
Being made in the image of God, we all have an inborn need to create something truly wonderful and to surround ourselves with beauty.
Bibliography : I have written so many articles I cannot list them all. I have also been the subject of numerous articles as well - all of which are not listed due to space.
House and Home Magazine - JLB Publishing June/July 2008
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Front Page in Full Color Rappahannock Times October 2006
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Bay Splash Magazine Volume 2, Issue 4, 2004.
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Faux Effects World is a nationally published magazine available by subscription and Barnes and Noble booksellers. It is circulated nationally and internationally. It was an honor to be contacted by this wonderful publicaton for inclusion in it's gallery.
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Southside Sentinel - Urbanna Va, December 4, 2003; October 31, 2002
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Rappahannock Times numerous articles about my work being featured along with other artists at Charitable Fundraisers.
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Riverviews August 2002
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Westmoreland News July 10, 2002
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Historic Homes of Essex County - a hard bound book
Charitable causes and other opportunities for giving:
It is important to give. . .numerous Charitable organizations have requested and auctioned many of my donated works. These organizations include but are not limited to:
- The Richmond Children's Museum
- Young Audiences of Virginia
- The Middlesex County Museum
- Aylett Country Day School
- Chesapeake Academy
- The Leukemia Cup Regatta's Silent Auctions
- Christ Church School
- Essex County Jr. Women's Club
- Essex County Women's Club
- Hunters for the Hungry
- Williams-Mullen in house charity
- and many others I have long since forgotten
It is always and honor and a pleasure to give!
My many clients over the years (most of whom I have done repeat work for) include CEO's, Presidents and Chairmen of some of America's most notable public a privately held corporations, executives and consultants, attorneys, interior decorators/designers, garden and landscape designers, entrepreneurs, owner's of historic properties and individuals wishing that "one of a kind" opulence in their home.
In years past I was a commercial and architectural illustrator prior to becoming a full time fine artist.
In order to protect the privacy of my present and former clients, references and more detailed information on previous commissions will be provided to serious inquiries only.
