I was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. My passion for art began as a young child, with a complete fascination for color. I use oil as my medium and focus on still lifes, florals, and landscapes. I am a very optimistic, happy person about life, and these aspects are evident in my painting. Today, color seems to be my trademark, and the use of vibrant colors is my calling card. Everything I look at is a potential painting in my mind. I have been teaching oil painting for over two decades and my painting has evolved over this time to reflect my own style that I call classical realism with an impressionistic flair. I love to teach, whether in my studio or by traveling to various locations and conventions throughout the country. As a teacher, I believe an artist should have the ability to work with a variety of subject matter. The brush strokes should convey that excitement which the artist has within.

During the course of my art career, my painting has improved, and has received recognition. For example, one of my favorite paintings was judged Best of Show at the Georgia State Capital Exhibit. I have also had numerous articles published in the Decorative Painter, Northlight Book Club, and the Decorative Artists Workbook. I also have a 140 minute video on painting roses. In addition to my commitment to art, I also enjoyed a 35 year career with Bellsouth. I retired from Bellsouth in 2001, and have since devoted greater energy to my art career.  Passion and persistence have been the key elements to my continued growth as an artist.  Since my retirement, I now have more time to devote to painting, and my ability has now caught up to my easel.