Since I was a child, I have been inspired by an urge to create.  I eagerly studied drawing, painting, illustration, textiles, and pottery. After receiving my degree in interior design, working as a designer,  and taking a long hiatus to raise my family, I excitedly jumped back into the world of art and began playing with watercolor and acrylic paints. After taking many, many classes I became confident that I found my favorite mediums! Now, I use bright color and the fluid quality of these water-based paints to convey the devotion I feel for my surroundings and all things that grow and bloom. I’ve always been crazy about flowers and surround myself with them in any way I can.  It’s thrilling and fulfilling to use color and paint to express my flower-love! When I create my paintings I'm able to explore