about me
As teenagers during summers in Monterey County, my cousin Russ (standing) and I would tack up our landscape paintings on the ranch house wall.
As teenagers during summers in Monterey County, my cousin Russ (standing) and I would tack up our landscape paintings on the ranch house wall.
I was born in San Francisco into a family of artists who painted the landscape. I was primarily inspired by parents Mireille and Philip Wood, grandfather Gottardo Piazzoni, cousin Russell Chatham and great-uncle Maurice del Mué.
Earning a B.A. (University of California Berkeley) and an M.A. (San Francisco State University) in English, I taught college composition and literature for several years in New York and California, and have worked in educational media and photography.
As teenagers during summers in Monterey County, my cousin Russ (standing) and I would tack up our landscape paintings on the ranch house wall.
As teenagers during summers in Monterey County, my cousin Russ (standing) and I would tack up our landscape paintings on the ranch house wall.
As teenagers during summers in Monterey County, my cousin Russ (standing) and I would tack up our landscape paintings on the ranch house wall.
In the 1980s, I decided to devote more time to my artwork, and since then have exhibited in numerous solo and group shows, often supporting organizations working for environmental preservation.
As teenagers during summers in Monterey County, my cousin Russ (standing) and I would tack up our landscape paintings on the ranch house wall.
I prefer to send physical announcements of shows rather than emails. If you want to be on my list, please indicate your postal address on the contact page.
I welcome your comments, questions, or requests to visit my studio. I would like to hear from you!