Among the things I love most are afternoon light hitting walls, the shadows of foliage, and contrasting textures.

When I started painting my first portrait of a beautiful building, I realized that I was immersing myself in world where I belong.

I paint houses with tiny brushes.

Watercolors are commissioned by home or business owners. They're matted for framing, and can be made into note cards. House portraits are a gift much welcomed by people who love their places.

Greeting cards are Everyman’s art, ephemeral art, affordable art without pretense.

I've created a Christmas card every year since 1973.* I've made cards from line drawings, watercolor, block prints, collage, calligraphy, origami, pressed flowers, photographs, and more. I've designed non-traditional wedding invitations and a variety of announcements.

Cards are ephemeral, but not inevitably short-lived. My father's family were artists: I have a collection of woodblock Christmas cards they made in the 1930's. My mother saved valentines from her childhood. Every December I decorate my house with cards I've been sent, a tradition handed down from my mother's father. Every once in a while I frame a card and hang it on my wall.

I would be happy to create a custom card for you.


*In recent years I've done online advent calendars instead.