After years of hard work and study I am comfortable in calling myself an artist.  I must add that the learning process and the joy of creation never ends for an artist.  I grew up always drawing , crafting and designing in my North Carolina home.  I had the typical childhood that living in rural North Carolina could give in the 50’s and 60’s.

Given the opportunity and means, I would gladly have remained a full time student, so  it was no surprise I ended up in the teaching profession.  After having my children , I did not go back to teaching but entered the interior design field which gave me an outlet for my creativity.  My love for art continued but as my career progressed, I managed and owned two businesses. These I sold after a number of years and went to work as a corporate trainer. When my position was phased out in 2007, I decided it was time do what I really loved.  Well, here I am, still working at it, but loving every minute. 

My inspiration is anything and everything. I primarily paint landscapes so I would have to say nature and the beauty of the world is what leads me.  I hope you will see in my paintings the love and fulfillment I have found in creating them.  
Thank you for viewing my work.