'The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before'

       --Neil Gaiman

I was a quiet and quirky Midwestern child who loved to draw and paint for hours. Now that I have relocated to the Pacific Northwest and my children have grown, I have reengaged with my inner artist, and I created this site to share my work.

Working as an interior designer for over 30 years has influenced my love of color. My studies of art history, especially the art of Henri Matisse and Joan Mitchell, brought me to enjoy painting in expressive and abstract styles. For me the act of painting is joyful, and my intention as an artist is to communicate that sense of joy through bold colors, strong brush strokes, and a quirky perspective on everyday objects. Therefore the paint itself is more important to me than the particular subject matter.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.