Although I was drawn to art at an early age, it wasn’t until my early 20’s that I made the decision to become an artist.  I began my career as a children’s book illustrator and taught art to young children for several years.  With the death of my mother in 1994 my life in art began to take on a new meaning.  My current work is the result of a personal journey through that loss.  My paintings explore the timeless psychology of human behavior where color, texture and scattered pephemera attempt to recreate the patterns and rhythms of life.  Each layer draws attention to the forces below, allowing for a deeper sense of understanding, a sense of believing.  Each painting represents the combination of purity and honesty.   They offer a method for finding new hopes and beginnings, as I did.  

I received my BA in Art from California State University, Northridge and my MFA from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco.  I teach art to students of all ages and continue to paint daily.

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