I have enjoyed drawing and painting as far back as I can remember. As a young girl, my Christmas presents usually included art supplies of some kind. Although I attended college and received an Associate Degree, my learning has been more "hands-on" and "I wonder if I can do that?" kind of learning. I have also taken evening classes from some very talented people with a wealth of information to share.

As a mother of four and a grandmother of two, for many years, artwork was in the form of children's birthday cakes & Halloween costumes, or sewing clothes. Occasionally, a commision for a home portrait, or a poster for church, or decorating for a dance would scratch the artistic itch. I also took opportunities to teach children's art in a Chicago public school, and for the Fort Madison Art Guild, along with Art Appreciation to the elementary students in West Des Moines, IA.

Now that I have reached a time in my life where I have the time and energy and resources to devote to more artwork, I am looking forward to doing more of what I love to do.

If while visiting this site, you have started to think of ideas of something that you would like in your home or place of business, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.