Painting, drawing, and creating have been a part of my life since I can remember.  I grew up loving it and still do.  I live in Eden, a small town south of Buffalo, NY.  I'm married to my husband Carl and we have 3 grown children and 3 beautiful granddaughters.

   I started doing local craft shows back in the 70's.  Now I do three big shows with my mother. She doesn't paint, she sews.  Mom always says "she lucky if she can dot eyes."  She is also very creative, sewing snowmen, Santas and angels to sell at our shows.  She's always stuffing something!

   I started teaching at a local JoAnn etc store in 2000.  Then we set up a studio in our home where I've been teaching ever since.

   I was fortunate to be selected to teach at the Las Vegas Creative Painting Convention in 2006 and 2007.  It's a great convention and Vegas makes a great vacation.  If you happen to go this year be sure to look me up!!

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