about me

I was born in San Francisco into a family of artists who often painted the landscape. I was  inspired by parents Mireille and Phil Wood, grandfather Gottardo Piazzoni, cousin Russell Chatham and great-uncle Maurice del Mué, among others.

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. I've also worked in educational media and photography.

In the 1980s, I decided to practice art professionally, and have since exhibited in numerous solo and group shows, several in which art sales supported organizations working for environmental conservation.

I want to create an authentic sense of a place and convey its emotional resonance; the work is the visual equivalent of my experience of the landscape. 

I seek to paint honestly, without reliance on formula or fashion. I'm creating a personal vision that I hope will invite contemplation and provide enjoyment. 

You, the viewer, are essential to the work's fulfillment!

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