Welcome

 

 

MEET THE ARTIST

 

Growing up in a loud chaotic household I would often seek solace and peace by taking hikes in the woods or just sitting on a log taking in the sounds of nature all around.  It was this peace and quiet that deeply touched my soul, awakening my creative side.  Nature is so beautiful.

 I worked in the corporate world for many years. Being an entrepreneur at heart, I founded a women’s group, a charitable non-profit receiving the Businesswoman of the Year award, the Project Vision award and being featured on Fox News My America, an image consulting business, and a real estate business.   I was also very active in my church as youth leader, intercessor, teacher, dancer, and anywhere I could express myself.  

It was only a few years ago that I really began to paint.   I met a young woman, an artist, who challenged me to send her something that I drew.  I did.  It was awful, or so I thought.  She told me I had perspective which she did not have.  The next day I sent her a painting and asked her what she thought of it.  Her reply was astonishing.  “Shut the front door!”  So, here I am painting because of her encouragement and my mother’s, who saw what I didn’t.   

I am an ever-evolving self-taught artist who has been highly influenced by nationally respected masters.  They have helped me understand who I am and how I like to paint. 

It has been a journey of exploration, trial and error, learning and growing.   I am ever advancing forward and loving every minute.  I would love to hear from you.  You are a very important part of this journey.  I hope you enjoy the paintings!