Dawn’s work is inspired by urban and natural landscapes, known and new. She seeks that compelling moment that sparks her creative interest. Her paintings are a response to both the visual drama and invisible energy of a place. Using abstraction to translate an idea or experience is becoming a more important element in her work. Paintings exit in her mind first. Something is lost, and something is born in the process of bringing them to life. Her goal is to transform the essence of a concept, through the mind’s eye, into something on canvas with a resonance of its own. That is her challenge and aspiration.  

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Dawn sees nature as a sanctuary for inspiration, reinforcing her inherent affinity for the natural world. Her encounters with nature change with seasonal, climatic and geographic elements - yet its energy consistently provides a source for spiritual and creative enrichment.