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My Story

I have always been intrigued by travel, color, composition and nature. It wasn't until 2005 that I decided to actively capture some of these inspirations on paper. My favorite medium, watercolor, offered me the opportunity to flow with the brush and paint.

I strive to represent my subjects with bolder colors and more intensity than traditional watercolor paintings.  I consider myself to be a "late bloomer" ready to tackle more challenging subjects and approaches.

I am encouraged by my husband, Eric and my children Jason and Jennifer.  Eric helps me with importing and layout of the artwork on the computer.  I currently paint with a group of fellow watercolor painters and instructor, Cynthia Van Horne Erlich.