ABOUT ME

I was raised in Michigan and moved to the west coast as a young woman.  I quickly developed a life, friendships, and artistic interest in watercolor.  Over the years, I would attain mastery in watercolor with awards, national recognition, and publication in The Best of Watercolor magazine.   Acrylic painting was added with success and gallery representation.  I recently completed an intensive curriculum with a new passion for oil painting.

I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband and spaniel.  My studio overlooks a forested stream that I listen to all year.  I paint nearly every day and have an adjoining gallery attached to my studio.  This gallery displays my work where I can critique and refine them.  This is part of my process prior to varnishing and making them available to galleries, or for purchase.​



 

 

ABOUT MY ART

Years ago I explored and painted rivers...the flow, movements around obstacles, and falls into pools.  I used acrylic paint at that time with great success. 
Recently I have renewed my love of rivers... from the headwaters down to the esturaries, only this time am adding a new dimension to my paintings with oil paints. These waters are so alive and unique.  The Pacific Northwest  is a playground for nature enthusiasts hiking rivers, streams, and estuaries.  My heart has landed in this new series,  and I look forward to presenting you with many new  watery works.


My series..."THE HEALING HEARTS OF WOMEN" is a dedication to the powerful spirit in us all.  These imaginary realism paintings of women have stories to share and were painted from the values I witnessed when working with women undergoing treatments for cancer.  Renewal can be born of courage.  And nature truly does nurture.  My women portray courage, strength, and resilience.