Flowers bring joy and life to a room. With my art, I like to add lushness and a dash of quirkiness to make it truly unique. My life-long love of beautiful gardens and magnificent blooms at flower markets is portrayed in a variety of settings in my work. It brings me a certain calmness after many frenetic years as a print media designer. I work mainly in acrylics and oils as the rich textures burst with sensuality and life. I like to add classic motifs such as chinoiserie vases and jugs found in antique stores. My garden also supplies me...more