I paint memories of plants, places or personal items such as clothing and fabrics.  Rather than rely on actual documentation of those things, I use manipulated photographs, distorted photocopies and intuitive and interpreted memories.  I am attracted to bold shapes, dissected compositions and patterns.  The balance between organic and order is a broad theme across my work and informs both structural and subjective decisions. I employ a variety of techniques including painting, printmaking, collage, photography and sculptural manipulation of the encaustic medium to achieve each painting.