I was born and raised in the Seattle area. After retiring in Peoria, Arizona and needing a cooler change my husband and I moved to Jerome, Idaho where we reside to this day. ​ My gift was hairdressing, and I enjoyed that occupation for 20 years. As it often occurs in life, a change in circumstances led me to a new career in commercial interior design.  My eye for color, space, and texture emerged from my life experiences. You will definitely see that influence in my paintings.​ 

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All of my creativity came to a halt with the sudden and unfortunate death of my son in 2005. The grief and devastation took me to a dark place for 10 years, but I soon emerged with a need to move forward. As I believe God has a plan for all of us, He had a plan for me, so I picked up a paint brush. I was now on a journey I knew very little about, yet one that would heal my torn soul.​

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My weeks, days and hours are now spent in a wonderful place of creativity. My art has saved me, and it is enjoyed by many from coast to coast. I have been blessed, yet still in disbelief. I sit at a canvas asking for direction from a source I cannot see: my loving son. ​ Feel free to critique my work; just know it did not come from any place except my heart. There is a piece of that heart in every painting.