Water Environments – an expressionist series of acrylic paintings focuses on an intimate view of nature emphasizing abstract qualities of color, shape and patterns of light. The beauty and drama of the natural world is revealed in reflective water. Lotus plants, Water Lilies and Koi fish represent universal meanings that evoke both ancient cultures and contemporary iconography. Regeneration, life cycles, belief systems, endurance, peace, contemporary struggles for survival, and our fragile ecosystems are the themes of these paintings.