This is a watercolor and encaustic work on Claybord. After spending, likely the last day of the season on a Lake Michigan beach, and before climbing 100-plus stairs back to the resort, I took a moment to appreciate my surroundings. My memories of that moment inspired the painting.

This Wycinanki artwork was created with freehand cutting so no two are alike. Wycinanki ([vɨt͡ɕiˈnaŋkʲi]) is the traditional decorative art of Polish papercutting. Wycinanki originated using shepherd’s sheep shears to cut designs out of tree bark and leather, Shapes, objects and colors have meaning and sometimes tell a story. Wycinanki vary by region. Techniques include cutting, clipping, punching, tearing, and carving of paper, as well as nalepianki in which multiple layers are glued together.

This painting was inspired by a late summer afternoon on the pond and the telltale signs that autumn will soon be upon us.

Meandering through Venice at dusk is magical with another-worldly light. The ogee arch invited me to venture to the art gallery on the other side of the alley. The scene is painted with watercolors with touches of a water-based gold wash.

I began this painting when the news of the COVID 19 outbreak in Italy, one of my favorite places to visit, made headlines. As an architectural historian, I appreciate the well-preserved Renaissance city of Lucca. However, there was a three-week pause of working on the piece when I contracted the virus. With this watercolor, I strived to convey the textures, colors and memories I have of this beautiful place and experiencing its culture.

This painting was inspired by my visit to Ostia Antica, the archaeological site near Rome, Italy. The textures, the patterns and designs, the history and the concept of inside/outside all intrigued me. The beautiful Sunday I experienced taking in the sites and history of the ancient port city not only inspired the artwork, but also its metaphorical title.

The view of geraniums inside a shallow glass oriel window was inspired by a recent visit to Segovia, Spain. The wrought iron of the windows and the way the light fell on the elements influenced the "feel" of the piece. This watercolor, painted on handmade paper.

This watercolor painting reminisces of Michigan's small towns' porches where people still sit, relax, invite neighbors to join them and watch the world go by.

Venice’s light is like no other in the world, and even modest details of small residences offer inspiration. The work was created on handmade watercolor paper using watercolors, powdered charcoal and Gesso.