My art practice is concerned with the representation of contested spaces, spaces in transition because of climate change or gentrification. In the words of curator Amy Spencer, “These paintings present a visual tour of how the East Bay’s natural and industrialized beauty exists side-by-side.” I prefer working en plein air because it imparts a freshness to the brushwork that is difficult to achieve in the studio, working from a photo. Using tide charts, weather forecasts and Google maps allows me to find fresh views of locations well-known by Bay Area residents. I alternate between acrylic and oil guided by the weather and do very little to them once I’m back in the studio.

East Bay Landscapes