My Background:

     I was born and raised in California and moved to the East Coast about 8 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 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.  Below is the church in Blue Ridge Summit, PA where we were married.