Make it

Creativity has always been a part of who I am. From a young age, I was drawn to making things, constantly experimenting with different ways to express myself. Over 30 years ago, I picked up a paintbrush and haven’t looked back since. But early on, I faced a unique challenge—I realized I was colorblind. Traditional approaches to painting, with their emphasis on local “real” color, didn’t work for me. Instead of letting that limit me, I embraced it, learning to see and interpret color in my own way.

Everything changed when I discovered Zoltan Szabo’s first book at the library. His loose, vibrant style captivated me, and I was immediately drawn to the expressive, unpredictable nature of watercolor. Unlike other mediums, watercolor has a life of its own—it flows, blends, and surprises, creating effects that can’t always be controlled. That spontaneity is what I fell in love with, and it continues to inspire my work today.

I primarily paint stylized landscapes, cityscapes, and semi-abstract scenes, focusing on bold brushstrokes, strong compositions, and a balance between detail and suggestion. More recently, I’ve delved into pure abstract painting, allowing myself to break free from form and create without rules. This shift has been both exciting and freeing, offering me an even greater sense of creative expression.

While watercolor remains my primary medium, I also enjoy working in mixed media, incorporating acrylic and gouache to add texture, contrast, and layers of depth to my pieces. No matter the subject or approach, painting is more than just an artistic pursuit for me—it’s a form of therapy, a way to explore emotion, movement, and energy on the paper.

My hope is that my work resonates with others, offering them a sense of connection, emotion, or simply a moment of appreciation for color, composition, and the beauty of the unexpected.