My twin sister and I attended the Chicago Art Institute and the Academy of Fine Arts when we lived in Aurora, Illinois.  I always thought I would be a fashion illustrator.  That didn't happen.  Upon moving to southern California I worked in the art department of a major computer firm for several years.  I did not do art work but was surrounded by many creative people. 

From there, I became the Executive/Administrative secretary for both USC School of Medicine and the California Institute of Technology.  My artwork at this time consisted of illustrating in-house publications for church activities.  Leaving CalTech to raise four children, I had little time except to design crafts for fund raisers for the schools and church.  I took some oil painting classes and enjoyed getting back to painting very much. 

 After my children were in school full-time I became the Commercial Property Manager for a major savings and loan, and traveled the state managing office buildings and shopping centers.  This again, left little time for artwork.  

Now, as a retiree, I am finally getting to the paintings I have always wanted to do, trying new mediums and experimenting with styles to find my particular niche.  I have much to learn, but truly believe that God gives each one of us a part of His creative strain, and wants us to brighten each day with His beauty.