From the beginning I was meant to be an artist. The spark began when I was in first grade, I won an award for my Santa Claus.
Originally, I am from Pennsylvania and grew up outside of Bucks County, a mecca for artists.
I went to school for commercial art and worked at a mapping company before computers I did drafting and scribing work.
My family moved to SC in the late ‘70s and I followed. I worked in different graphic jobs until they merged into the medical field.
I currently work as a Mixed Media Artist.
My greatest influence is my grandmother she was the original creature of the trash from treasure artist.
I show my work through guild shows and festivals. Cotton town art crawl and Melrose art in the yard. Cayce artist guild, SC artists and Trenholm artist guild.
I am also a certified Bob Ross Instructor and currently hold classes with the city of Columbia, Crooked Creek Park and Kershaw County Art Center.
Also, for over 15 years I have taught art classes to Seniors at the Rice home. They are my heart.
Currently my favorite artist is Gerald Erley — his soft colors and subjects create a mood.
Spirit is what I have been trying to create in my new mixed media pieces.
