I love to paint and explore new ideas and methods of expression. I am the happiest during the process of creating art.
Although I’m best known for my paintings in watercolor, I also work in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media. I like texture, lines, and subtle colors.
I live on the Oregon coast with my husband and yellow lab Ellie. The beauty of the forest and the ebb and flow of coastal waters inspire my art.
AWARDS
Juror’s Choice Award, Umpqua Plein Air 2017
People’s Choice Award, Umpqua Plein Air 2014
First Place Award, Umpqua Plein Air 2012 Quick Draw
Award of Distinction, Watercolor Society of Oregon 46th Annual Transparent Watercolor Exhibition
Fourth Place Award, Watercolor Society of Oregon 45th Annual Aqueous Media Exhibition
Grand Prize Winner, Mirror Pond Gallery National Pastel and Watercolor Exhibition
Best of Show Award, “Hundred Valleys”, Umpqua Valley Art Association
ART RELATED WORK
Art Instructor, 2010-Present
Gallery Director, Gallery 7 – Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, 2011-2017
Juror for North Valley Art League National Painting Exhibit, 2015
President of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, 2010-2011