I was born in Philadelphia , Pa. and grew up in Denver , Colorado .  I started painting at age 11, although I was drawing from about the age of 5. I can’t remember a time when I did not draw.  We moved back east when I was 14 years old, and settled in Philadelphia . In High School I enjoyed taking Art Classes and did plan to become a commercial artist. Life takes different paths and I ended up taking a commercial course and married shortly after graduating.  I didn’t start painting again until the later part of the 1960’s.  That didn’t last long and life changes put my art on the back burner until moving to Florida , in 1997. Then the Adventure began!

I have had no formal training and for the most part am self taught.  I have workshops and have benefited greatly from them.  I worked mostly in oils and pencil until moving to Florida 9 years ago and that began my journey into watercolor paintings.  I also enjoy mixed media, oils and acrylics as well.

I have won many awards and have been actively involved in the Local art scene. I was also invited to be one of the first artists to exhibit in Tavares at “The art in the Square”

 I served as President of the Leesburg Art Association for 2 years as well as a member of The Cultural Arts Council for 2 years also.

Within the past few years I have given workshops in Eustis and at the Villages and have also taught at The Leesburg Center for the Arts. 

I also enjoy writing poetry and have several poems published.  I also have given speeches to The Young Woman’s Club of Orlando and also to the local chapter of “The Daughter’s of the American Revolution”

I feel very fortunate and blessed as I am able to enjoy my art and have been able to share what I have learned with others.  If I can help someone reach the satisfaction and enjoyment of art that I have, I will truly feel like I have climbed on of Life’s higher mountains!

  The view is beautiful! Savor each moment and enjoy! Be sure to pack your paints!