Stand Back Studio is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The crisp energizing mountain air and rich kaleidoscope of colors serve as a continuous source of inspiration, a truly perfect place for an expressionist artist to thrive.

Every day begins bright and early with a spark of creativity. The private calm of a very early morning is my absolute favorite time to begin a new painting. From the moment I step into the studio my canvas is ready to receive the first brushstrokes of the day. As the sun begins to rise in tandem with a new image, I stand back and absorb how the morning sun illuminates the painting. This is when the magic happens.