About Me

This is a photograph of my painting entitled, "Bend Oregon, A Love Affair". I didn't get to stay there long, but it was truly an wonderful experience.

Although I've had a life-long, deep love of art, I am mostly self-taught. I picked up what I could, when I could from books, an occasional workshop and miles and miles of brush time. I've began painting at my kitchen sink since my daughters were small..sometimes setting up my canvas after getting them tucked away at night, only to blink my eyes and see the sun rising without my being aware of the fact that the night had come and gone. And yes, this wasn't yesterday. They have birthdays this month, and they are 41 and 36...when did that happen? Recently I have returned to fine acrylics and oils.

Although I paint as often as I can my very detailed style and natural rhythm just don't result in a huge output. So, I paint small format, original works at my own pace. I generally paint canvas, but I am about to rekindle my love of wooden duck decoys, antiques and wooden objects.

Painting is such a fascinating experience. Once you see the light around you, and begin to understand the endless ways to use color to show it, there is no turning back. It becomes something you can never completely master, but continue to learn and travel on the path of discovery that keeps life so interesting.

Thank you for your interest in my work and please feel free to contact me at anytime about anything.