My passion for painting was the vehicle that ultimately brought me to Santa Fe. In the late 70's when I
was studying Architecture at Catholic University (Washington, D.C.) a friend of mine did a series of
paintings called “Santa Fe Light”. I was intrigued by Santa Fe; the thought of living here remained with
me through my architectural career and through my years of studying Fine Arts in California. When I
moved to Santa Fe in 1991, I was immediately struck by the magnificent beauty and the intensity of light.
The light was especially alluring against the different tones of adobe walls. The colors of Santa Fe were
reminiscent of the colors I grew up with in Honduras. Presently I stay busy working in the studio, working
part-time jobs, and taking care of my two wonderful kids, Aaron (twelve) and Isolda (nine).
With my monoprints I strive to capture the vibrancy and fluidity of flowers through my affinity with color
and spontaneity with form and brushstroke. Monoprints are lifted from paint on glass. After trying
various approaches with flowers, I found that this one allowed me to express the movement inherent in
blossoms in a more spontaneous and richer way.
With my oil and watercolor paintings of nature/still life, my intent is to capture light and shadow in a way
that draws the onlooker into the scene I am painting. I am compelled by the juxtaposition of geometric
architectural shapes against the more free-flowing forms of nature. I love the challenge of painting on
site. The passage of time and changes in light compel me to finish the painting right there, fostering a
more immediate interpretation of form and light.
No matter the medium, my desire is to capture the intensity of light and the vibrancy of color around me.
I find I best represent the essence of each and contrast between the two when I work in an
impressionistic style.
