For as long as I can remember, art has been my passion. I have a broad interest for subject matter and describe my paintings as "representational".
A native Texan with 2 Cherokee grandmothers, my artistic talent became evident at an early age. I was encouraged by family and teachers from elementary school until graduation from High School. In a career span of 40 years, my proficiency in watercolor has been achieved as a result of dedication and an intense desire to learn. Over the course of my career, I've attended dozens of workshops offered by those recognized as the best in their field to include Jill Carver, Jan Kuntz, Tom Lynch, Alvaro Castanet, and the late Irving Shapiro. I work primarily in watercolor, embracing its versatility; my alternate mediums are Oil and Egg Tempera.
I paint daily in the studio and Plein Air year round, Texas weather permitting. I am represented on the Internet through my personal website gallery and other online gallery affiliations. I accept commissions, conduct workshops and offer private lessons. My work hangs in private and corporate collections in 34 states, Canada mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand.
