Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Eileen attended the Art Institute of Chicago for her BFA in printmaking. After a storied life, she received a MFA in painting from the California College of the Arts. She has exhibited locally, nationally and internationally as well.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I love color! Light and dark, vibrant or dull, subtle or harsh - I love it all! The exuberance of working with luscious color palettes drives me wild. My process involves merging inspiration with emotion to create original works that resonate with people. When I see a captivating artwork or even an intricate pattern on a simple piece of fabric I am flooded with fresh ideas and a new artistic vision. I use this "aha moment" to create a unique color palette, which I then take to the canvas. The movement and composition of the painting changes and unravels dramatically as I add new elements and eliminate others. The painting and I are in deep
dialogue. This intrinsic dialogue allows me to decipher the essence of each piece and create works that pull the viewer into the world of color that I love so much, and makes life so much more vibrant for us all.