A life long resident of the beautiful state of West Virginia in the heart of Appalachia, we have recently moved to the PNW to the equally beautiful state of Washington to live near family,

I am married to my musician husband Bob, dog mom to two beautiful Dobermans, Leia and Lily, and a sweet toy poodle, Rosie.

Our lives are full of music, art, traveling and just enjoying life.

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​​I am a self taught artist who attempted my first painting after retirement from a thirty-two year career as a professional pet groomer followed by a six year stint in the professional music world.  A good example of the old adage, “It’s never too late to start something new”    
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​After retiring from two very busy wonderful careers, I was ready to take on something new!  
I have always had a creative side with a love of art but until now life had taken a different direction.

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Being a lover of animals, this is where my new adventure began, starting with my best painting attempt of my beautiful Doberman at the time, Ida.  Not too bad! Maybe this is it!  
That started what has become my true passion.  It is very important to me when painting a pet that I capture the pet’s true personality that will bring joy to its master and become a cherished forever keepsake. 
 

Over the past few years, I have also developed a love for other subjects and mediums.  I particularly enjoy urban sketching in ink and watercolor.  Sketching and painting historical buildings have become a real favorite.

 

​After accumulating numerous sketches of my WV hometown, at the encouragement of my husband, I published a book in 2023 of over one hundred

of my sketches.

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​Am so excited for my new art journey in the PNW , meeting new artists and taking advantage of. This beautiful area and it’s opportunities!