A love of the beauty of God’s creation and a desire to interpret that beauty through drawing and painting have been major factors in my life.

I studied art throughout middle school, high school, and at the University of Memphis. After marrying and having two children, my art creation opportunities centered around church, scouts, and my children’s schools. When I became faced with “the empty nest”, I started taking watercolor classes. My love of painting has grown and expanded to include oils and my favorite medium, pastels. 

I have continued my art education by taking workshops and classes from locally and nationally known artists, including Don Andrews, Alan Flattman, Janet Walsh, Greg Biolchini, Suzanna Winton, Paul DeMarrais, Richard McKinley, Tom and Peggy Root.

I was honored by having a pen and ink drawing displayed in the White House during Christmas 1999.  I have executed commissions for a book cover, a Music CD cover, pastel portraits, and several private residences and historic buildings in Tennessee and Alabama.

Recent juried shows include the Alabama Pastel Society’s 2008 National Show, the Appalachian Pastel Society’s 2012 National Show, the Virginia Highlands 2012 Show, the Kingsport Art Guild 2013 Appalachian Art Show, North Carolina 2013 Statewide Juried Pastel Exhibition, 2013 Jonesborough Open Juried Art Show.

Recent Awards include Kingsport Art Guild Member’s Show - Third Place in 2008 and 2012, Watauga Valley Art League 2013 6X6 Show - First Place, Pastel Division, Kingsport Art Guild 2013 Appalachian Art Show – Award of Excellence.

It is my hope that my artwork will bring enjoyment and an uplifted spirit to all those who view it.