About

Many of us love nature.  We spend as much of our time as possible outdoors or wishing we could.  Our emotional connections and visual impressions of the natural world energize and refresh us.

Landscapes and seascapes are reflected in my paintings.  Memories and experiences in nature provide inspiration and content for my exploration of natural forms, colors, and textures. Viewers can see beyond the obvious, look deeper into the art and contemplate the complexities in nature,

My journey to become an artist followed a career as a public - school teacher. 

Self-taught, I am fortunate to have had 2 inspiring mentors. 

Experiencing nature is paramount to me - whether on a neighborhood walk or having a challenging adventure.  Come with me on my creative journey!

Selected juried exhibits include: The de Young Open, de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA; "Natural Impressions," Featured Artist, Valley Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA; "Women Artist Making Their Mark," O'Hanlon Arts Center, Mill Valley, CA; The Signature American Watermedia Exhibition, Fallbrook, CA; Yosemite Renaissance, Yosemite National Park Museum Gallery; "Aquarius - Pacific Regional Exhibition," San Luis Obispo Museum, CA; and Arts at the Port Juried Fine Art Exhibit, Anacortes, WA. Charitable organizations: The John Muir Land Trust, Martinez. CA; The Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, WA; Stanwood Camano Area Foundation; Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission, Public Art, Stanwood, WA. 

Guest Artist/Lecturer/Workshop Instructor: California Watercolor Association; El Cerrito Art Association; Fremont Art Association; Valley Art Gallery.

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Publications: Watercolor Magazine; “Splash 11 – New Directions - The Best of Watercolor;” “The Unconventional Route” and “The Dr. is In, Watercolor Artist Magazine; Diablo Magazine; “A Walk Into Abstracts, Vol. 6,” Sue St. John.

See more of my art at:  Valley Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA; in my studio by appointment; private and corporate collections in the U.S. and Europe; www. artistsnetwork.com; and www.YOUTUBE.com.