Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, I relocated to Fort Myers, Florida, at an early age and graduated from Fort Myers High School. After spending 51 years in Lee County, I recently moved to Maryland with my husband to be closer to our daughters.

Art has been a lifelong source of strength for me. Growing up in a home marked by constant abuse, creating art became my escape from fear and uncertainty. Although those experiences were painful, they shaped both the artist and the person I am today. Something beautiful has grown from something deeply tragic.

I studied art in high school, attended some college, and took adult education classes, but I am primarily self-taught. While raising my two daughters, I continued to explore my creativity whenever time allowed. Once they were grown and had left home in 2007, I was finally able to devote myself more fully to my passion for art, and I established an in-home studio.

I enjoy working in a wide variety of media, including photography, colored pencil, acrylic, mixed media, pen and ink and sewing my Artzy Purzez.  I love experimenting with different materials and processes, choosing the medium that best brings each creative vision to life.

As a member of the Art League of Fort Myers, I built and managed the organization’s website and Facebook presence from 2011 to 2014. During that time, I also served as a board member (2011–2012), Second Vice President (2012–2013), and President (2013–2014).

From 2017 until the COVID-19 pandemic and my move to Maryland in 2020, I coordinated artists for the pop-up gallery in Bootleggers Alley during Fort Myers Art Walk and Music Walk. The alley provided local artists with a free venue to display and sell their work, helping to foster a vibrant and supportive arts community. Today, that tradition continues under the leadership of other local artists.

Throughout my artistic journey, I have found that creativity has the power to heal, connect, and inspire. Whether creating my own work or supporting fellow artists, I remain passionate about sharing art and encouraging others to discover its transformative power.

Several works have found their way to homes of art lovers throughout the World

I had a solo show at Market America.

My work has been on display for various art shows at:

       Art League of Fort Myers

Cape Coral Art League

Alliance for the Arts

Arts for Act (ACT)

            Artful Missions, to help with the rescuing and restoring victims of human trafficking

            Art at the Oasis Condominium Penthouse

            HarborSide Event Center in Fort Myers for Celebration to benefit Susan G. Komen for breast cancer

Pieces were donated to several fundraiser events such as:

ACT yearly Gala and Fine Art Auction

Global Community Engagement for a silent auction fundraiser at the performance of The Vagina Monologues to benefit ACT of Fort Myers,

Art League of Fort Myers event to benefit Footsteps to the Future that helps girls in and aging out of the foster care system

All my art is inspired through Spirit of the Universe, and that Spirit is my muse.