It feels like it took a long time, down a winding road, to become a painter. Along the road there were many detours. Becoming a nurse in my early twenties took me down a different path for many years. But there  were experience's I had as a nurse that have helped me become a better painter, as well as a better person.

    When I finally decided to pursue art as a career, my first ambition was to paint portraits. Although I feel that I attained success in this area, I realized that I sometimes enjoyed painting the backgrounds, as much as the people. This led me to paint what I'm doing now, RoomScapes and WindowScapes.  

    I'm trying to recreate the experience found when a room is bathed in strong sunlight, transforming simple human things, chairs, beds, paper bags, into objects of beauty.

    I've been so fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful friends and fellow artists here in Atlanta who have inspired and supported me. Especially my favorite artist and loving husband, Neil.  My great luck in finding Susan Gibbs, the owner of Twinhouse gallery in Atlanta, who has been a great source of guidance and creativity during my career.

    My life as an artist is wonderful, and very fulfilling. I look, enthusiastically, toward the future, and of course, to my next painting.