So what does spring feel like for you? Colors describe it for me. Lemon green for the new growth on trees, pink and yellow pastels, and shades of purple around my garden. In my studio, the dahlia painting is taking form with some of those shades. Though most dahlias are fall-blooming plants, the flowers I paint are not guided by the time of year. This is the season I’m torn between where to spend my time. There is so much creativity to be explored both indoors and outdoors. Conserving enough energy for both is critical for me.

These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.