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My interest in art was sparked in high school by
a very dedicated art teacher...Upon graduation, I dedicated myself to marriage
and raising three children. After receiving a gift certificate to
the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, I attended a beginning
watercolor painting class with Denise Lisiecki. I attended several watercolor workshops by Sondra Freckleton and Patricia Tobacco Forrester.

I have found watercolor painting to be a tremendous challenge followed by joyous fulfillment. When depicting commonplace subjects, a successful painting is accomplished when the viewer senses the life and vitality in my work, which is conveyed through my love of art.

I have a piece published in The North Light Books publication Splash 6, titled "Chev." My watercolors and techniques were featured in the American Artist Magazine "Winter Watercolor Issue" in 1997. My watercolors have also been included in both national and international exhibitions and have won numerous awards.
My recent accomplishments include a First Place Award in the very prestigious American Artist Magazine 70th Anniversary Watercolor competition!