I began my work in photography because it allowed me the breath with which to speak of deeper things. Having worked professionally in printmaking, painting, collage, mixed media assemblage, ceramics and sculpture for 28 years; photography has allowed me unlimited exploration of the radiance and essence of the natural world…whether human, plant or landscape. I have deliberately chosen a process that deemphasizes color thus bringing into focus the essence of the subject… which opens the door for an emotional connection.My work is about the inner life and metaphors of the spirit.It has taken me deeper than any artistic process that I have ever engaged in.