Family, friends, animals, and nature are my inspiration; dancing and music define my painting process. Since childhood, animals and people were my favorite subjects. I particularly enjoy bringing animals to life, emphasizing the subject's personality.
Over thirty years ago, I began with the difficult medium of porcelain painting and learned the techniques by rendering flowers. I have exhibited my porcelain pieces in museum shows around the country. About twenty years ago I began adding watercolor, oil, and encaustic painting to my repertoire. Each medium has its own uniqueness and the way it impacts the final concept of the painting.
My paintings are collected internationally and have been exhibited in numerous shows and museums, receiving many awards. I have also published articles in the Artist's Magazine, the American Kennel Club (AKC) Gazette, the East Bay Monthly, and Sacramento Magazine.
For the past fifteen years, I have taught porcelain and watercolor painting. I am an AKC sporting dog judge, and I raise Golden Retrievers in Placerville, CA.
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