abouttheartist

Artists are special people~we don't think
like the rest of the world. We see things a
little differently. We like to have our
dessert before we have dinner. Alizarin
crimson runs in our veins. We need to be
judged for our originality, our integrity,
not by our beauty. I like to think that all
artists share a common bond~a passion
to create!

I was born and raised in the shadow of
Mount Diablo, in an area known for it's
wonderful fresh fruit and rich
farmlands. I learned to love the land, to
respect the hard work and determination
of the small farmers, and I craved a piece
of land to plant, and nurture. I studied
Fine Arts and Horticulture in college,
with a large serving of horse on the side.
I wanted to paint. Instead, I married and
had two beautiful daughters. As I raised
my family through the 80's and 90's I
always yearned for more time to paint, it
wasn't until years later that I was able to
devote time and effort to my love of
painting. Now, I am married to a
wonderful man who encourages me to
spend my time painting. We have a
beautiful property with a cedar cabin in 4
acres of woods in Fiddletown. My two
daughters are grown and we have three
beautiful granddaughters to spoil.

My painting has blossomed. It has
become richer and more expressive~I like
to think it is my happiness showing
through!