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A colorful pastel depicting the Flat Arch in Panama. Originally constructed in the 17th century, the church and convent of Santo Domingo were never rebuilt after a fire that destroyed them in 1756. The only thing that did survive � for centuries � was the Flat Arch (Arco Chato) sitting at the entrance. The Arch stood as a testament to the fact that Panama was spared from major seismic activity and contributed to the case to build a major canal in the area. The ruins of Santo Domingo are undergoing restoration and will eventually provide a space for cultural and artistic presentations.

I enjoy conveying the essence of my subject matter through my works in watercolor, pastel, oil, mixed media and alcohol inks. The beauty I find in my everyday life constantly inspires me to create. And living in northern Colorado, I have no shortage of breathtaking and inspirational landscapes to paint. While working a 20-year career as a magazine editor and graphic designer, I used to devote my free time to my passion: painting. Now, I enjoy spending my days turning my family's adventures into works of art. I strive to achieve a loose, impressionistic feeling in my landscapes, cityscapes, abstracts, and portrayals of wildlife. I combine my creative use of texture, color and design to evoke emotion and a strong sense of imagery in...