Growing up as a farm girl, I learned to appreciate all the beauty in this glorious place we call Home. A love of painting was instilled in me during those days. My parents were craftsmen in ceramics and woods, and they shared that creative spirit with me. I am largely self-taught, learning everything I could from everyone I could! As a teacher, I often used art as a means of helping children deal with stressful situations, as well as learning to experience the sheer joy of creating beauty. Retirement has allowed me to focus more intensely on my...more
