“Having lost both parents to cancer, gone through divorce and raised my children as a single homeschooling parent, I am grateful for the gifts each day brings. I paint what could be perceived as the ordinary things around me, but capturing the feelings, emotion, meaning and other aspects of what I experience….which often go unnoticed.

It makes me happy to see how my artwork connects with people and evokes memories of good times, people they love or simply brings joy into their lives. 

Animals are often the subject of my paintings because through all the challenges in life, animals and their unconditional love can increase our compassion, lift our spirits and improve our lives. Through all the challenges in life, I’ve come to realize that…the little things are the big things.”