Art has always been a way for me to share and express emotion.  It became a language for me when words wouldn’t come.  

I grew up in Virginia and attended Virginia Commonwealth University where I received a degree in graphic design.  My dream of becoming an artist waited as I entered the commercial design world and opened a small graphics business at the Jersey Shore. This is also where I met my husband. We moved to Pennsylvania soon after the wedding and I shut down my company. My husband encouraged me to pursue my dream of being a painter.  

Attending a local art center, I took classes in watercolor. I became enthralled with this medium’s unpredictability and flow.  Many years were spent experimenting with various techniques and subject matter. Painting on gessoed paper was where I found the most satisfaction. After years of enjoying this style of painting, I attended a workshop and discovered mixed media.

Mixed media is fun and exciting. It allows me the depth and texture I’ve always been seeking in my work. I feel as though I can express myself more freely. Painting has become a time of meditation, where I’m just lost in the process. In a way it is a prayer time for me as well. I thank God for this gift as I practice it. 

My husband and I live in Chester County, Pennsylvania. We have three creative children who bless us every day. Our home sits on a piece of land that offers peace and inspiration. My husband is still my biggest supporter, encouraging me on this journey.