I am a long-time resident of Durham, NC, along with my husband, two children and assortment of pets.  I am a member and part-owner of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts in historic Hillsborough, NC.  My work also can be seen at Bull City Art and Frame Company in downtown Durham.

While most regularly an oil painter, I like to explore and play with many different media, including acrylics, block printing, fiber arts, mosaics and jewelry making.  I enjoy mixing media in my paintings, which can result in interesting blends of paint, paper and printing.

My background in environmental science and my years of work with The Nature Conservancy informs my art and shows in my affinity for trees, water, birds and other animals, and the rest of the living world.

This year I am building a large art studio and will be offering a range of summer camps for children ages 8-14.  In the future I plan to offer creative evening events for adults.   The name of my studio is "Double Luck" because of all the things for which I am grateful (and because I like to collect good luck charms).  

In addition to making and teaching art, I am actively involved in both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.  I also am learning to play the mandolin.