As an artist and a writer, I’m attracted to images and language, and I found my voice first with poetry. Later, I turned to art and extended my repertoire to abstract paintings, which express a poetic language for emotions. I also create mixed-media pieces and collages that blend images and words. Often words, phrases and lines from my poems appear in my work.

My paintings start with gestural marks that are charged with emotion. As colors and organic forms emerge, I sense what the painting is revealing about my internal dialogue and what I need to convey that feeling. At this point, I might write down intentions or title ideas that develop the composition. My titles frequently spring from song lyrics or expressions I’ve heard.

I have exhibited work in the Faulkner Main Gallery, Santa Barbara; the Santa Paula Art Museum; the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks; Fox Fine Jewelry, Ventura; and in many other galleries and shows. My art is available at OVA Arts in Ojai and online at Peg’s Place, pegsplace.indiemade.com.