My Southern California roots inspire the bold saturated color of my watercolor paintings. While I seek to evoke my feelings of “nouns” (persons, places, and things), I do not try to recreate, but to record how the subjects’ color touches me. Using yellow-based pigment to begin my painting, I try to convey a warm sunny glow throughout. I am more interested in happy feelings than in a somber, moody piece. Excitement describes my initial beginning and I try to continue that energy throughout the painting. I do not rely on spatial interpretations to define my pictures, but rather use color and line to move the eye around my composition. Included in my treatments are details put in as loosely and simply as possible. I am intrigued with buildings, as owners think of them as their “babies”. I interpret them as building portraits. I do love the beach as I grew up seeing people on the beach and in the water. It renews in me the whimsical, colorful side of us. I would like to invite the viewer to come inside my paintings and take a look around instead of standing outside observing from a distance.

Located on Historic 25th Street of downtown Ogden, Utah Ben Lomond Suites Historic Hotel started life as the five-story Reed Hotel in 1891. In 1927 the hotel was completely reworked in an attempt to create a fire proof hotel. Eleven stories were added and the hotel was renamed the Bigelow Hotel. In 1933 Marriner S. Eccles aquired the hotel and renamed it the Ben Lomond Hotel. Then in the 1980s the 350 room hotel was completely renovated and converted to a 120 suite condo-hotel. The Ben Lomond is the last of the three “grand hotels” in Utah that is still being operated as a hotel. Evidence of this legacy can be seen in the crystal chandeliers, marble floors and decorative ceilings as you enter the lobby of this historic hotel, which is listed on both the Utah & National Historic Registers.

A Giftery, Bookery, and Chocolaterie: we specialize in chocolates, classic books, gifts, toys & games for all ages.

Universe City is a family owned and operated art center established in 2004. The gallery features a new exhibit opening each month in conjunction with Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll, presenting local artists in one-person or group shows.Other arts and humanities events are

Housed here in a beautifully restored 1800's building, you will enjoy a great cappuccino, latte, or one of our many specialty beverages. The Brew of the Day is fresh roasted, fresh brewed, and delicious.  Each month we open our walls up to a local artist.

Historic Union Station’s Gallery at the Station hosts monthly art exhibits of local and regional artists’ work.

This Friday's Art Stroll gave just a hint that winter is on it's way. We visited the Ogden City Arts Gallery, Universe City and the Eccles Art Center.

Costumes and theatrical art--not on the stage, but in an art gallery!