This body of work is based on my deliberate observation and the act of slowing down to take in the beauty of the flower as it forms. I enjoy painting individual flowers as the blooms are just about at their peak beauty. In my work, I try to reflect the quiet presence of the blossom as it exists in the environment that supports it.

Transparent watercolor is essential to this process as it supports a layered approach that allows me to mirror the physical qualities of petals, leaves and stems and the way light moves through the complex forms of the plant and shifts across the surfaces. Shadows emerge and transform as edges gradually soften then sharpen. Transparent watercolors allow me to build layers that create a sense of complexity, resilience and at the same time fragility.

By isolating individual plants, I create a sense of intimacy and focus. These paintings ask the viewer to spend more time looking and noticing the detail and variation that might otherwise be overlooked. While my work is grounded in direct observation and representation, I wander away from strict realism toward a more thoughtful interpretation of the natural world.