It was love at first sight for me when brush first met paper and I saw the excitement called “watercolor.” That excitement continues today.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from Syracuse University and a major in Design, I have been exposed to many painting mediums. However, painting in watercolor makes up the major portion of my work today. I have also taught in that medium for more than 25 years.

My inspiration comes from my native state of Vermont with its lush farms and gentle mountains to the brilliant sunsets of Florida, where I lived for nearly 18 years.

Visits to the Southwest remain etched in my memory and its spectacular mountains will often be reflected in my paintings.

And now, in a way, I have come almost full circle. Living here in northern Alabama I again see the beautiful mountains and farms of Vermont. However the hot summers and that “southern drawl” bring me back to reality in a hurry!