My paintings are meditations on the coastal landscapes of North County San Diego. Working in acrylic on canvas and mixed media, I return again and again to the lagoons and beaches of Carlsbad that have become both my sanctuary and inspiration. In these familiar settings, I find stories worth telling—a lone egret in the fog, abstract patterns in native vegetation, or the play of light on a frequently visited path. My art explores the balance between solitude and connection, inviting viewers to pause and discover beauty in everyday moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.