I have always loved and admired artwork. I never believed that I had the talent to create. Many friends over the years encouraged me and told me that I had talents yet to be discovered. It wasn't until my husband, Jeff, and I started a photography studio that I began to learn the art of capturing true beauty, people in portraits. I had found something inside that made my heart sing, classic, heirloom portraits.

In 2019, I discovered a Portrait Artist that was going to begin teaching perpetual classes on turning portraits into true artwork through digital painting. I was intrigued and Jeff and I decided this was the next step for me. I dove right in studying her practices and techniques. I was hooked! I still am. I am now enjoying doing what I love to do.

After 34+ years of marriage the love of my life moved to heaven in April of 2023. My life has changed drastically, but his encouragement still lives on in my heart. With each painting I sit back and look and ask, "Would Jeff like it? Would he have advice and critique on ways to improve?" He will always be such an intricate part of what I do and I pray that every piece of art that I create gives homage to our love and his belief in me.