My true love is color. I am drawn to colorful subjects and love to experiment with new techniques and styles. I especially like to play with different combinations of colors and observe how they react to light.
My path to painting was anything but straight - along the way was nursing school, work, and, most significantly, raising a family. But creative pursuits were always an intricate part of my life and approximately 10 years ago I discovered my real creative passion is oil painting. Although I have studied with various teachers, I am primarily self taught - letting my pure love and respect of the art form guide my way.
I consider the ability to create any type of art as a gift from God - to capture just a small piece of the beauty of His color and His creations gives me great pleasure. Painting is one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done, second only to raising my children.
My work has been exhibited at Arts Around the Lake at the University of Richmond, Artworks, and Crossroads Art Gallery in Richmond, VA. I am also an exhibiting member of Bon Air Artist Association and exhibit at various locations around town throughout the year. Please see my events section for upcoming exhibits.
People very often tell me my paintings are 'happy' or make them 'feel good' -- to that I say Thank You!