A life long resident of West Virginia  recently relocated to the state of Washington to live and be near family,

I am married to my musician husband Bob, and 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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Being a lover of animals,this is where it began. I love capturing a pet’s personality and  bringing joy to it’s master. 

Over the past few years, I have developed a love for other subjects and mediums.  I particularly love urban sketching in ink ad watercolor. After accumulating numerous sketches, at the encouragement of my husband, I published a book in 2023 of over one hundred of my sketches.

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This year includes cross country travel where my goal will be  a new collection of art as a a result of this adventure!