Living in West Palm Beach has deeply
influenced my work—the light is brighter and
the tropical colors feel almost neon. I'm
inspired by birds of paradise, flamingos,
parrots, palm trees, hibiscus, and white
gardenias sparkling with morning dew. e
Hamptons offer a striking counterpoint:
cooler, soer light, sweeping white beaches
and a moodier ocean, rolling hills, and a
gentler palette of English roses, ferns, foxglove,
and blue hydrangeas. A major milestone for
me was landing the cover of Dan's Papers with
my painting Celestial Moonlight—a dream
I've had since I was young.
e Hamptons continue to fuel my creativity
through their changing seasons—winter
snow giving way to spring's crocuses and
tulips, summer's historic homes and garden-
lined streets, and fall's crisp air and brilliant
leaves. I've also been shaped by the artists
I met there, including Robert Chapman,
William de Kooning's assistant for a decade.
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