HILTON HEAD DUNE
36″ x 24″ Oil on Canvas
This is one from the Hilton Head series. The view from my friend’s deck had this dune in the distance that constantly evolved during the light changes of the day or the weather. In the late afternoon lowered sun it glowed. I stared at it for several days and it became a symbol of my afternoons there. On this trip I also became connected with the nuances of the waves. I’ve started studying how the form of the ocean feels. I enjoy the relaxed abstract shapes constantly in motion. I will be revisiting waves I’m positive.
LATEST SERIES
Explore: Girls Trip!
I arrived in Hilton Head without expectations and left with a new understanding of how we sometimes connect to places through the people who love them. Watching a friend settle effortlessly into her dream space, riding bikes on moss-lined trails, and sharing quiet evenings on the deck shifted my idea of exploration—from chasing my own connection to learning how to witness someone else’s joy.
Express: Letting Loose
What started as an intimidating request for a large statement painting turned into one of the most freeing studio experiences I’ve had. Working at a scale that demanded looseness led to unexpected breakthroughs—from a glowing dune in late-day light to textured botanicals and abstract studies that reminded me how much I enjoy letting go of control.
Evolve: Adjusting Perspective
Hilton Head didn’t change my love for movement and shifting light—but it expanded it. Seeing the island through my friend’s deep sense of belonging pushed my work toward greater abstraction, softer edges, and a more emotional read. This series reflects what happens when another way of seeing quietly reshapes your own… without completely losing your own voice.