Hello and welcome to my website!
It's nice to meet you!

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Artists are often asked how long ago they first expressed an interest in their art.
My love for drawing, painting, and creating began when my mother purchased a small set of "Craypas" for me (oil pastels) when I was about 7 years of age because I was interested in drawing and coloring. I was one of those kids that always colored "inside the lines".  As a matter of fact, that was often an after-school or weekend activity with one of my neighborhood friends. I suppose I lost interest, likely because I didn't have the right instruction.

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 In 2004 I began instruction for a short while with a local artist in our community.

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Several years later I studied with an extremely talented and passionate artist. I participated in a week-long watercolor class and studied privately  for several months. Under her tutelage, I was fortunate to show some of my original paintings at the Mentor/Artist Event sponsored by the Montclair Art Museum.

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I progressed to independent study in 2013 and have since been painting on my own. I often sit down and let my paintbrush and mood guide me. Sunflowers, actually all flowers, are a favorite of mine! 

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Since 2017 I continued studying with artists throughout the world.

My artwork sustains and fulfills me.​

I am a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society.

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I am in my 30th year (2023) of survivorship of breast cancer. I find that the serenity of painting and creating art serves as a spiritual and meditative joy.I hope my paintings will bring some joy to you!