Every remembered moment is an invitation to cross again—to discover that while the past cannot be revisited unchanged, it can continually reveal new significance as we ourselves are transformed.
What enters memory as an immediate event leaves it as something altered—filtered through loss, longing, gratitude, regret, or understanding.
Memory is also a passage between identities. The act of remembering connects these different versions of the self, preserving continuity while acknowledging change. We cross this bridge repeatedly, carrying fragments of who we were into who we are becoming.
On the Verge of Remembering
Critical commentary: “Layers of luminous texture and restrained color evoke the quiet poetry of water, earth, and sky. Balancing abstraction with landscape, this contemplative composition invites sustained reflection, revealing new relationships of light and form with each viewing. Its serene atmosphere embodies the artist’s pursuit of memory, stillness, and timeless passage”
Acrylic on canvas, 14”x18”, $275
Between Silence and Morning
Critical commentary: “Bathed in luminous blues, this atmospheric painting evokes a quiet passage through memory, reflection, and hope. Crimson forms emerge like distant trees or fleeting recollections, suspended between abstraction and landscape. Richly layered textures and restrained composition invite contemplation, rewarding sustained viewing with a profound sense of peace, mystery, and renewal.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24” $425
Radiance at Evening
Critical Commentary: “Bathed in quiet radiance, this atmospheric landscape evokes a moment where earth, water, and sky converge in luminous harmony. Softly layered color and restrained gesture suggest both physical journey and spiritual awakening. The painting invites contemplation, offering viewers a serene passage toward hope, grace, and the enduring presence of light.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x22”, $375
Previously on exhibit Kentlands Mansion,, GFFA juried show
In Stillness
Critical commentary: “A tranquil horizon dissolves into luminous sky and reflective water, inviting quiet contemplation. Delicate tonal transitions and restrained brushwork evoke memory more than place, allowing atmosphere to take precedence over detail. The painting becomes a meditation on stillness, passage, and the enduring connection between landscape, light, and inner experience”
Previously on exhibit Kentlands Mansion, GFAA juried show
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24”, $375
The Quiet Crossing
Critical commentary: “Bathed in the quiet radiance of dawn, this contemplative landscape transforms an ordinary shoreline into a place of reflection and hope. Delicate tonal harmonies, softened edges, and restrained color evoke stillness, inviting viewers to pause and consider the subtle beauty found in moments of transition, peace, and quiet renewal.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24”, $375
The Architecture of Memory
Critical commentary: “Rendered in a restrained palette of layered grays, charcoal, white, and luminous gold, this evocative abstraction balances architectural structure with atmospheric ambiguity. Vertical passages suggest memory, light, and emergence rather than place, inviting quiet contemplation. Rich surface textures and measured composition reveal a sophisticated exploration of resilience, transcendence, and the enduring presence of hope.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24”, $375
Passage into Light
Critical Commentary: “Passage into Light invites viewers into a contemplative journey where atmosphere, memory, and place converge. Sweeping veils of color dissolve into a distant skyline illuminated by radiant light, balancing abstraction with suggestion. The painting evokes transition and hope, offering a poetic meditation on the moments that transform our understanding of home, destination, and self.”
Acrylic on paper, 22”x28”, $575
Grace in the Stillness
Critical commentary: “This atmospheric abstraction balances luminous vertical forms with richly layered surfaces, inviting contemplation through subtle shifts of light, texture, and color. Restrained earth tones and cool grays evoke memory, presence, and quiet transformation. Both timeless and contemporary, the painting rewards sustained viewing, revealing new emotional and spatial nuances with every encounter.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24”, $375
Silent Beacon
Critical commentary: “This atmospheric waterscape distills the essence of a coastal marsh into a study of light, solitude, and memory. A lone beacon rises against a luminous horizon, its reflection dissolving into deep, tranquil waters. The artist’s masterful use of turquoise blues and warm earth tones creates a compelling sense of distance and stillness, inviting viewers into a contemplative landscape where land, water, and sky merge in quiet harmony.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24”, $375
The Hour Between Worlds
Critical commentary: “A cathedral of light and shadow, this evocative forest scene transforms the woodland into a place of quiet mystery and reverence. Vertical trunks dissolve into luminous veils of blue and gold, creating a sense of depth that is both physical and spiritual. The artist’s expressive textures and restrained palette evoke memory rather than description, inviting viewers into a contemplative landscape where nature feels timeless, intimate, and profoundly serene.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24”, $375
Where LIght Breaks
Critical commentary: “Veils of luminous blue and charcoal converge around a radiant vertical passage, creating a contemplative threshold between presence and absence. The restrained palette, softened edges, and atmospheric layering evoke memory rather than place. A quiet crimson horizon anchors the composition, lending emotional gravity while inviting sustained reflection on light, silence, transcendence, and renewal through subtle spatial ambiguity and hope.”
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24”, $375
Wild Anemones
Critical commentary: “Bathed in cool greens and silvery light, this enchanting woodland scene captures the fleeting beauty of wildflowers emerging beneath a quiet forest canopy. The artist’s expressive brushwork and atmospheric layering create a sense of depth and mystery, while the luminous white blossoms seem to shimmer like scattered stars upon the forest floor. Both tranquil and evocative, the painting invites viewers into a hidden, almost dreamlike sanctuary of light and renewal.”
Previously on exhibit, Visitors Center, Brookside Gardens, Silver Spring, Maryland
Acrylic on paper, 18”x24” Sold
Day Breaks for Lucy
Critical commentary: “A brooding sky presses against a quiet sea as a narrow band of sunrise ignites the horizon in a fleeting blaze of warmth. With its restrained palette of silvery grays and luminous whites, this seascape captures the delicate moment when darkness yields to light. The artist’s expressive brushwork and atmospheric subtlety evoke both the power of nature and the profound stillness of dawn’s first awakening.”
Acrylic on hardboard, 48”x48” Sold
Sentinels of Memory
Critical commentary: “A subdued palette of slate blues, warm ochres, and silvery grays lends this evocative landscape a haunting, almost cinematic atmosphere. The dark vertical forms and distant bridge suggest remnants of industry or memory, while their reflections dissolve softly into the water below. Balancing abstraction with recognizable structure, the painting invites contemplation, evoking themes of solitude, resilience, and the quiet poetry of places touched by time.”
Acrylic on hardboard, 24”x48”, $975