About Me
My Beginnings
My Favorite Work
My Favorite Work
My earliest memories are of drawing and painting with my Mom. She had a passion for art and encouraged her children to use their creativity. I continued to sketch through high school, but then took a long break until my 40's, when a friend encouraged me to go to an art class at the Edina art center. I met Cecile Hartlieb there and stu
My earliest memories are of drawing and painting with my Mom. She had a passion for art and encouraged her children to use their creativity. I continued to sketch through high school, but then took a long break until my 40's, when a friend encouraged me to go to an art class at the Edina art center. I met Cecile Hartlieb there and studied watercolor with her for 2 years. Next, I enrolled in the Botanical Arts program at the Como Park Conservatory, where I met Wendy Lane. Wendy introduced me to Pastels, which became a favorite medium. In 2003 I stepped out of my corporate job to pursue art. I gained a certification from the Chicago School of Fine Finishes. During the certification process I had a chance to work with Barth White, who is a master faux painting artist and painted the finishes at the Bellagio, Venetian, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. I opened "Faux Creations" and spent 3 years painting small murals and custom finishes in client homes throughout the Twin Cities. In 2007, life dictated that I go back to my corporate job, and did not paint for 11 years.
My Favorite Work
My Favorite Work
My Favorite Work
Being outside in the sun, listening to the birds singing while painting beautiful scenery brings me peace and happiness. Having the opportunity to paint outside and express nature’s beauty and energy is by far my most favored work.
My Life Today
My Life Today
My Life Today
In the summer of 2018, I picked up a brush again and explored fine art painting in oil, acrylic and pastels. I reconnected with Wendy Lane who provided mentoring to me during that time. In the summer of 2022, I made the decision to focus on oil and pastel, and began my plein air journey. While I do some studio work, I find that plein air
In the summer of 2018, I picked up a brush again and explored fine art painting in oil, acrylic and pastels. I reconnected with Wendy Lane who provided mentoring to me during that time. In the summer of 2022, I made the decision to focus on oil and pastel, and began my plein air journey. While I do some studio work, I find that plein air painting has helped me to better emphasize the emotional connection that I feel to nature in my paintings.