Several years ago, I retired from a career in healthcare. I adopted a life of travel and began dabbling in watercolor as a hobby, as it was relatively convenient and relaxing. As I taught myself more and more concepts and techniques, I began to appreciate all the gifts watercolor had to offer. I began to delight in the world around me with a brand new perspective, sparking with inspiration and curiosity each day. As a result, I developed more of an intimacy with the ordinary and chance encounters I endeavor to capture in my paintings. Whether it be portraits of people and animals or landscape scenes, each painting is an exquisite journey. Through this joyful medium, I am able to capture beautiful memories and reveal my reverence for the subjects I aim to celebrate through my art.