The Full Story

I was raised on the East Coast in a loving family that valued creativity and adventure.  We traveled, visited museums and  experienced different cultures while finding time to regularly camp, sail or comb beaches for driftwood, stones and shells.  I was taught to appreciate nature and look for the positive side of life.  As the daughter of an artist, I was encouraged to create as often as possible.  I demonstrated clay sculpture with my mom at local art fairs to encourage other children to try.  One year, a gentleman commissioned me to create a sculpture of his dog and I was so thrilled to do it!   My first sale at 12 years old!   Hopefully, he is still happy with my rendering from so many years ago.  Ha.  As I got older, I helped my mom hang art shows and work events learning that art is a fun, magical way to look at the world.  I also noticed that everyone is a creative with a different voice and a gift to contribute.   

As a young adult, I focused on making money and looked towards a different career.  Happily, I met my husband then and we have 2 beautiful girls who are now grown and living life.  Newly retired, I have time to refocus my efforts towards my first love of art.  I have consciously surrounded myself with other creatives and feel that I am learning and challenging myself everyday.  Now that we have moved to France, I have an airy studio in our apartment where I enjoy working on several projects at once.​   I am energized by that process and am thrilled to share that joy through my work.  I hope that you will be touched and inspired by my art to find your own creative outlet.