My Background:

     I was born and raised in California and moved to the East Coast about 10 years ago.  My mom had gone to Art School and was from a family of artists so when I was growing up, we were always frugal with clothing and meals but had a limitless supply of art supplies.  In high school, I became more involved in classical piano than art.  I majored in Music in college but it soon became clear that I was too shy to teach and too timid to become a professional pianist.  So I ended up leaving college and focusing on developing social and work skills.  I became involved in a healthy, caring church that helped me a lot, and took classes in accounting.  I picked up art again in my 30s but at that point it was only a hobby because I was working full-time as an account clerk.  My husband was disabled and ended up passing away.

     My chance to paint full-time came when I remarried and moved to the East Coast.  My new husband encouraged me to make it a business.  I have done several murals in homes, as well as doing a series of large flower portraits.  I also play piano and cello and teach piano.  Below is the church in Blue Ridge Summit, PA where we were married.

     This Spring, we moved to New York state, near where my husband grew up and still has family.  Our house near Fairfield is being watched by neighbors.   It's on the market to be sold.  The beauty here continues to inspire me.  We are near the Finger Lakes region.  There are rolling hills, waterfalls, and an art community in nearby Ithica and Corning.  I'm taking some art classes in a nearby Owego, as well as cello lessons in another town.  There's always something new to learn.

     As I write this, it's December 27th.  The festivities are mostly over, save Rex's son and family coming for New Year's Eve.  We're living in nearby Binghamton for the winter in a 3 bedroom apartment.  The room is nice but it's not home.  We continue to pray our house will sell so we can build.