Art is an intrinsic part of my life and I cannot recall a time when I wasn't drawing or painting. I am largely self taught and started with oils, switching to acrylics and then with a tiny gift box of pastels, a chance of six lessons from a young artist, (who is now a PSA Master), I was into a love affair with this medium. I find pastels to be perfect for my animal portraits s well as the land and seascapes I love. Lately I find them equally agreeable for children's portraits.
 
I've participated in many juried shows and have won awards, but I find this is unimportant to me. Much more pleasing is the joy on the face of someone looking at my work and seeing that special something that speaks to them personally.

 I'm grateful for my ability to see beyond the obvious and to put that insight into my art. Whether it's a portrait of a child an animal or a painting of an old barn, there is always a bit of me in there, loving the subject and loving what I'm privileged to do.