Art is an activity I've enjoyed ever since I was old enough to hold a crayon; yet when it was time
to decide on a career, teaching seemed to be the best choice. Now that my children are adults and I've
retired after a long career of teaching in the upper elementary grades, I have more time to pursue my
interest in art. I paint in oil, acrylic, colored pencil, and watercolor. Although much of what I do is self-taught,
I enjoy participating in classes and workshops to improve my skills and spend time with artists. Nature is often an inspiration for my...more
