About The Artist

Goal and Purpose as an Artist

Nature, color and light have always been what inspires me, they move my soul. In my artwork I try to represent the vastness yet interest to the smallest detail God took in creating this world. Being continually inspired by the nature around me while spending as much time as possible in the great outdoors, I hope to challenge others to see the beauty in everything around them. If, by creating art, I can help just one person contemplate that if God takes such care in what we often consider the most insignificant of His creation, how much more must He care for them, then I have reached my goal as an artist.

Favorite Pastimes

As I stated above, I love to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. Currently my favorite pasttimes are walking/hiking, gardening, kayaking and biking. Besides the above activities I love to read, practice my hand at interior design, sew, cook, and of course eat what I've cooked. Most of all I treasure the times I have with my family when we can get together.

Family

I live with my husband, Fred, in Southwest Washington and have four grown children, who have for the most part, left the building--only to return for extended visits when need be.

Training

Well, let's see... I took an intro to drawing class, I guess that counts for something. Actually, it counts for a lot! Before taking that class I never had the confidence to try portraits; after the class, there's nothing I won't try.

Accomplishments and Job Resume

• Currently featured on Art-exchange.com
• Currently showing at Pike ArtGallery in Camas, Washington
• Featured in the "Artists of the West" coffee table book coming out in
  Spring 2007
• Top 200 in 2001 Arts for the Parks competition
• Finalist in 2001 The Artist Magazine competition
• Featured in the Competition Spotlight section of The Artist Magazine in 2001
• Best of show for amateur artists when I was 19 at the Clark County Fair
• Numerous local awards including best in shows
• Bird illustrations on a monthly basis for a local newspaper
• Artwork for brochures and playbills for Walla Walla College
• Logo design and custom artwork for restaurant
• Numerous photographer backdrops and murals