| I have been a professional artist for over for 40 years, and, like many artists, have explored many mediums and subject matter.
The proverbial "I always painted as a child" can only explain part of my journey as an artist. I give credit to the amazing high school art teachers for the strong foundation in drawing. Can't say enough about what an inspiration they were to me.
But the biggest credit goes to my parents. They encouraged a very young child to discover her passion for drawing and painting. There was not a birthday or Christmas without a wrapped gift containing a box of new and exciting art supplies.
Many years later, when I was considering the merits of a biology major and maybe medical school, my very wise father said to me "Life is not a dress rehearsal, you are not coming back. This life is your one and only chance to be the artist that you are." I never looked back....
My passion and primary medium is oil on canvas. I mainly focuses on figurative works in a contemporary-realistic style.
The majority of my work explores the figure, clothing, and water. I love how they interact with each other and how they convey moods and create a story line. | 