My journey as an artist began in childhood when I would fake being sick to stay home and color. Art was always my best subject. Growing up in Santa Barbara, California, I realized after high school and a few years at city college that I needed to leave town to find my true calling. Unhappy in secretarial jobs, I moved to the East Coast with just a suitcase.

After working in the corporate world and as a real estate agent in Boston, I remained dissatisfied. Finally, I enrolled full-time at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts. There, I found true happiness, graduating in the late 80s with a Bachelor Fine Art. I returned to California, where I’ve dedicated myself to painting ever since.

I start my creative process outdoors, immersing myself in my surroundings. I mainly paint in my studio now, using photos from my fieldwork to capture scenes and add my imaginative touches.

Living in Ventura, California, I take pride in knowing my work is appreciated worldwide. My originals and reproductions are featured in several hospitals, including the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where they provide hope and healing. My ultimate aim is to inspire joy in others through my art, just as it does for me.