Painting is a journey, not a destination! To borrow from that old adage, I have been on a life long artistic journey for over forty years. My Grandmother set me out on that path when she presented me with a box of pastels so I would stay out of hers! My work has changed much over the years from being overly descriptive to hopefully being more reflective and expressive. A whole new world opened up to me when I began to study painting under Skip Lawrence. I discovered new ways to apply watercolor paint and how to "break" the rules of traditional transparent watercolor painting. I also began to question my reasons for selecting subjects for painting. I now think about the why of a work and enjoy the how in many different ways. My paintings now come from personal experiences and memories of special things from my past. Putting humor into many of my pieces makes it enjoyable. It all fits into my life and continuing journey.
My Vita I studied fine arts at Georgia Southern College and Valdosta State University but taught special education for sixteen years I taught art at Irwin County Elementary and retired from that school system in 2007 I received the "Teacher of the Year" award for Irwin County I work from my art studio in Tifton, Georgia and teach art lessons to children and adults I have membership in the Tallahassee Watercolor Society, Atlanta Artists Center, South Eastern Pastel Society, and the Southern Watercolor Society I have won numerous awards in shows across South Georgia and North Florida