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, two cats and a dog in Southwest Washington. We have four grown children.

Training

Since developing an interest in decorative and faux painting I have taken numerous classes and workshops for decorative and faux painting techniques, including classes with nationally known decorative painter André Martinez.

Accomplishments and Job Resume

• Completed first phase and a half of three phase public mural in downtown Battle Ground. (See mural section for details.)
• Featured in 2007, 2008 and 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes.
• Currently featured on Art-exchange.com
• Featured in the "Artists of the West" coffee table book.
• 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 University
• Logo design and custom artwork for restaurant
• Numerous photographer backdrops and murals

Memberships

Cascade Artisans Guild (CAG), www.cascadeartisansguild.org

International Decorative Artisans League (IDAL), www.decorativeartisans.org