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Welcome. Enter my magical world where coastal beauty and whimsical imagination converge. My paintings invite you to explore rich textures, bright colors, and the playful imagery of my paintings... 

"Art that makes you smile".


View my work at Pluff Mudd Art Gallery in Bluffton, SC.

This piece captures a coastal moment charged with subtle tension and quiet resilience. Resist.


"Against the Wind"

Capturing a coastal moment charged with subtle tension and quiet resilience. A cluster standing apart, bending against the direction of the wind—a detail that introduces a narrative of individuality within the natural rhythm. The composition's diagonal lines guide your eye across the canvas, embodying both movement and stillness.

20"x 20" on deep canvas. $575


"Eternal Garden"

This piece shines in joyful energy, narrative and imagination. The way the sunlight spreads patterns heightens its magical atmosphere and emphasizes the warmth and happiness between the figures. The focus on blending nature with human interaction is effective in communicating themes of love and sanctuary.

10"x 8" on 2" thick panel.  $320

An evocative coastal scene. A keen sensitivity to the emotional possibilities of landscape. Introspe


"Tied a Yellow Ribbon..."

This painting guides you through emotional resonance and the gentle introspection of possibility, alone with your thoughts and what the future may hold. The small, delicate details enrich the environment and calls to mind the tranquil, meditative experience of being alone with your thoughts.

8"x 10" on 2" thick panel.  $320


"The Giving Tree"

This tree represents a vibrant life selfishly offering love and hope. The gnarled trunk and foliage are filled with hearts and symbols of peace. The abstract impression of nature adds an energetic and lively feel.

30"x 30" gallery-wrap canvas. $895


"I Will Wait for You"

This painting will uplift your spirits with a dose of hope and positivity. An exploration of gentle surrealism, blending dream with reality evokes a sense of curiosity. The color palette creates a fresh and lively atmosphere, crucial to the invigorating mood. Perched at the island edge, a lover awaits for her companion to return. 

30"x 30" gallery-wrap canvas. $895


"Anybody Home?"

What's more fun than a rowboat and a reflective raccoon? This piece offers a charming and contemplative moment suspended in time. The painting resists  overcrowding, allowing each element the space to 'breathe. This careful restraint encourages you to linger on details such as the raccoon's gaze or the motionless surface of the water.

10"x 8" acrylic on panel. $320


"This Way Papa!"

Papa walking through the pine straw forest with grandchild and dog. Their presence is an emotional anchor. Holding hands creates a sense of deep love. Colors transitioning from deep reds and yellows to the serene blues and grays of the trees, and finally the bright blue of the sky, createa layered sense of atmosphere. 

12"x 12" gallery-wrap. $385


"Fall... In Love"

I created this piece as our weather cooled, inspiring the beginning of autumn The tree serves as an anchor, creating a sense of solitude, strength, and quiet  contemplation. Surrounding its base the heart-shaped fallen leaves create the symbol of love. Figures on the path emphasize the human scale within a vast natural world.

18"x 24w" in gold/black shadow frame. $495


"Salty Dawgs"

A fun maritime scene draws you into a whimsical coastal world. The figure conveys resilience and tradition of a seafaring life. The sense of determination and calmness is in his face as he returns to his trustful companion, patiently waiting on deck.

24"x 36" gallery-wrap canvas. $895


"Still Standing"

An old wooden pier extends over water while two figures look outward. Bold brushstrokes convey movement and texture, striking contrast between the vertical lines of the pier and the horizontal expanse of sky and water. The mood is serene yet dynamic, highlighting a moment of quiet observation.

12"x 12" gallery-wrap. $395.00


"Northern Exposure"

A fantasy waterfront town conjures a sense of tranquility and wonder. Merging realism with whimsical and fantastical elements creates a stunning contrast with the dreamy sky and the deep water. This piece radiates warmth and calm, inviting you to pause and lose yourself within its world.

18"x 24" - framed. $495.


"Peaceful Winter Marsh"

The mosaic-like/pointillism approach injects the scene with both energy and a sense of rhythmic order. The winding river gives pleasing movement to the composition and subtly suggests the passage of time or journey. Its inventive technique, harmonious color palette, and the contemplative feeling evokes a meditative mood.

36"x 36" deep gallery-wrap. $2050.


"Another Way Home"

The winding peaceful river cuts through the marsh drawing your eye from the rich foreground texture to the colorful rendered sky, creating depth and movement while maintaining a feeling of calm. Your eye naturally flows along the river's journey toward the calm evening sky,

36"x 36" deep gallery-wrap canvas. $2050


"High Tide"

Drawing inspiration from the labyrinth patterns at high tide, the waters with subtle shifts in shade and intensity, give depth and creates a sense of movement while guiding your gaze inward  along the labyrinth. This painting invites you to linger and lose yourself in the winding passages, and reflect upon a  personal journey.

20"x 20" gallery-wrap canvas $485

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