A passion for painting, combined with a love of nature and animals, paved the way for my artistic creations.  Life continues to intrigue and amaze this self-taught and still learning artist.  There is so much to see and appreciate, if we just take the time to do so.  The bulk of my paintings are wildlife and Western, with a few portrait and still life.

Born and raised in Michigan, retirement brought about the opportunity for a location change.   My husband and I purchased land in the Mountain View area, and began to build.  To say that we purchased land is an under-statement.  There are bluffs, a creek, wildlife, woodlands, and of course lots of lovely rock landscapes.  These all feed the imagination, many of which are in my paintings.  Much of my work is in great detail, with accuracy of wildlife.

As a member of the Mountain View Art Guild, the Mid-Southern Watercolorists, and Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour, I have the opportunity to participate in functions with like minded people.  I enjoy painting in acrylic, oil, and watercolor, and feel that I have been blessed to be able to transfer what I see in life into a painting.