Born in Bozeman, MT then growing in a Chicago suburb, I found myself happily married and eight years later settling down in Evansville, IN. It was such a great compromise after experiencing large cities and small towns.

In 2006 I had surgery for a rare facial pain disorder. I had to leave my job and close my floral design business. No longer reliable in the working world I had to figure out what to do in life. I recalled when I was in high school, I enjoyed art, mainly watercolor painting and have always been interested in pursuing it.

A local craft store was advertising watercolor classes by a very talented watercolorist, Gloria Baker. I signed up and found not only a great teacher but a whole group of wonderful friends.

I started with basic supplies and over time learned the difference of well-made paper, brushes and paints. There is such a wide variety of supplies and in all different price ranges on the market. I purchased watercolor books that explained techniques and challenged myself to paint often if not most days. Like anything practice improves skills.

Evolving over the years I love painting coastal, silhouettes, mountains, Italian and western scenery and my Dutch heritage has led me to painting windmills and tulips. I also create collages that tell stories and stem from my life experiences. Some of my paintings are motivated by a single beautiful color I’ve seen in a sunset or sunrise. This year I am expanding my horizons into abstract and the mid-century realms.

I hope if you are so kind to purchase any of my prints or originals it is because you will love looking at them for many years and they bring you joy in owning them.

If just a beginner I encourage you to delve into really anything that interests you. You might be surprised and so very happy where it leads you.