Inspiration

Some of my favorite places to find inspiration are the foothills near my house, the Sierra Nevada, and the Pacific Coast.

Nature inspires, but so does the beautiful dance of pigment and water. In addition to using more traditional watercolor paper, I also paint on non-porous surfaces like “Claybord”; this allows the pigments and water to sit on the surface longer, creating interesting textures that are perfect for recreating my favorite subjects in watercolor.

Click on an image to see the paintings my favorite places inspire.