About Me
My interest in art began in childhood, growing up in a home filled with creativity. My mother taught painting on silk, pottery, and weaving, while my father was an exceptional woodworker who built everything from furniture to a sailboat. Their example taught me to approach problems with curiosity, patience, and imagination.
In my early twenties, I moved to London, where I discovered the watercolor paintings of J.M.W. Turner, John Singer Sargent, and Winslow Homer—and met my husband. After relocating to Boston, I pursued a BA in Graphic Design at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The omnipresence of graphic design and its power to shape how we communicate visually has always fascinated me. Still deeply influenced by my time in London, I returned to watercolor painting when my children were toddlers. It was an easy medium to pick up and put down, offering a refreshing and intuitive balance to my career as a graphic designer.
My paintings are known for vibrant color and luminous light. Through layering and blending, I embrace watercolor’s translucency to create depth and atmosphere, often exploring the interplay of light and shadow. Rooted in a realistic style, my work celebrates details, mood, and the poetry of everyday moments. Many pieces begin with my own photography and capture scenes ranging from New England landscapes to my native France. Watercolor’s balance of control and spontaneity continues to shape and mirror my artistic journey.
Painting is a meditative practice for me—a way to slow down, observe, and respond with gratitude to the natural world. Living in Lynn, Massachusetts, just north of Boston, for the past 25 years has deepened my connection to New England’s landscapes and wildlife. In an increasingly urban and fast-paced environment, I believe that staying rooted in nature is essential to our mental, physical, and environmental well-being. My paintings invite viewers to pause, notice, and reconnect with the beauty and fragility of the world around us.
