My artistic journey began post-retirement, about twenty months after my husband passed away. I had always had the desire to be creative, but never pursued an artistic path; I never thought I was capable of doing so. The discovery of the artist within me has been a great source of hope and joy in this new phase of my life, and I am so grateful for the love and support of my friends and family. 

I paint loosely from intuition, finding joy in the discovery of layers of color coming together to form a cohesive whole. I enjoy the freedom to explore paints, color and composition without having to worry about incorporating objects in the painting; and if I do, abstraction gives me permission to render those objects in a new and unique way. I never know where a painting will end up when I start it, and this constant joy of discovery is an integral part of who I am as an artist. I am free when I paint, unbounded by tradition, and I am experiencing joy as a painter in a way I never thought possible.