This space has seen more bad dance moves than you could imagine.

When setting up my studio, it was important for me to have a work space that felt warm and cozy, where I would be happy flinging paint and not worrying about where it lands. But just as crucial: it needed to be a place where I could reflect on my current pieces and relax.

Luckily, our sunny renovated garage wonderfully fits the bill!

How do I know when the painting is done?

This is a question abstract artists often get asked, and many say it’s difficult to answer. Here’s my take on it: The painting will always lead me to where I need to go, whether that’s making a few minor changes, or covering the entire canvas with white gesso and adding more layers. In the end, I know a painting is done when I can say yes to the the questions below:

Do I like it?

Would I hang it on my wall?

Do I want to share it with others?

When I can put my mark on it and call it mine, proud to see it hanging in a home, that’s when I know my painting is done.