Creating art has always been a part of my life. I’ve worked with a variety of media that include; fiber art, clay, sculpture, wood, metals, acrylics and oils. Now living in southwest Florida since 2020, I’ve been inspired by the mysteries of the water and the magnificent southwest Florida skies. My artwork utilizes shapes, forms and color to evoke an emotional response and set a specific mood. Through my art, I strive to capture the essence of the environment or a mood utilizing texture, exaggerated color and layering techniques. My process experiments with textural surfaces that serve as an emotional response to the overall composition leading its way to abstraction from identifiable shapes and form, pushing the boundaries of a traditional landscape painting.

I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA degree and continued my art education at Carlow University with a masters degree in Art Education. I enjoyed a career as a High School Art Teacher for 24 years with a focus on Advanced Placement Art. I won a contested commission of two urban outdoor murals funded by thesproutfund.org in Pittsburgh, PA. My work has been shown in art galleries in Pittsburgh Pa and in SWFL, included the Three Rivers Art Juried exhibition, Arts Bonita, and the Cranberry Arts member show, winning first place award.
I have been graced with retirement enabling me to become more immersed in my own artwork, enjoying outdoor sports, and fulfilled with family & friends nearby.