I was born in Alabama and grew up in several locations around the country. I spent many years in Ohio, and since 1993 have lived at Lake Norman, NC with my husband and our Siamese cats. Our adult sons remain in the Midwest.

I was awarded a scholarship and attended Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio. I have continued my art education by participating in many workshops and classes, including watercolor workshops with Zoltan Szabo, Sterling Edwards and Linda Kemp; and acrylic workshops with Mary Todd Beam, Robert Burridge and Phil Garrett. I have also studied pastel painting with master pastelist, George Thompson.

Living and boating on Lake Norman provides daily inspiration, from the breathtaking colors of sunrises and sunsets to the ever changing views of the lake and the fascinating local wildlife. The cats are also the subject of several of my paintings, as well as pictures to save memories of trips to other places and abstract pieces just for the fun of it.

I am an active member of the Mooresville Artist Guild, Lake Norman Art League, Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, and the Charlotte Artists Society.

Experimenting and working with many different media and different styles is exciting. I'm currently working in watercolors, acrylics, pastels, collage and mixed media.

I have received many awards for my work in various shows, and I have had several solo exhibitions. My work is represented in many private collections throughout the country.