About the Artist

What draws me to a piece of art is usually the details. For me, a realistic watercolor painting, or an expertly couture hand crafted garment, I see the beauty in the details. What gives me pleasure is to challenge myself in perfecting my skills, whether it is painting or sewing.

There are many ways to paint in watercolor. I have studied with artists who are loose and spontaneous, but I found my soul and happiness when I took classes in dry brush painting for botanical art. Working on hot pressed watercolor paper, with fine miniature brushes and transparent paints, my goal is to create hyper-realistic paintings.

I exhibited in Southern CA from 1993 through 2017 at Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair, the Palos Verdes Artists Studio, and many street festivals. I have shown at many galleries and juried exhibits. In 1996 I was honored with the city of Torrance, CA "Excellence in Art" annual award. My paintings are in collections in the United States, England, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, Belgium, and Russia.

I moved to Oregon in 2019 to be close to my family. Currently I paint for the enjoyment of painting. I've joined the Oregon Botanical Artists, Watercolor Society of Oregon, Northwest Watercolor Society, Artists in Action Elsinore Gallery in Salem, OR and have enjoyed participating in art exhibits across Oregon.