Although I paint a variety of subjects, including pet portraits and abstracts, I am especially intrigued with wildlife and nature. 

I strongly feel that working from nature instills in me the need to capture and preserve as art the world we see around us.

I view each new painting as an adventure. I so enjoy learning and exploring the mysteries of the animal kingdom as I work on each piece -  such as the many birds of prey and the wildlife we have along the southeastern coast. 

Whether working with charcoal, graphite, oils, or wood, I like to manipulate these mediums to capture the inner strength, personality, and mood of each creature. 

And because of these mediums, I am always looking for new ideas to further aid and educate myself in developing my own unique style. 

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I am currently a member of the Associated Artists of Southport, the Wilmington Art Association, and the Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club where I can share ideas and learn from other artists.

I have won many awards in competitions and my work hangs in private and corporate collections across the USA.

For the past eighteen years I have lived with my husband Steve in the rural area of Bolivia, NC where I enjoy the great outdoors and fresh air on a daily basis.

I truly appreciate you viewing my work and please enjoy all of my galleries!

While my art is mostly self taught, I have benefited from art studies at UNC-Wilmington and have taken many workshops and classes in painting and woodcarving from world renowned instructors.