I was born in Ashland, AL which lies at the foot of the Appalachian Mountain Range. The lush greens and rolling hills of Clay County fostered a love for rural landscapes and country nuances, which I attempt to translate to the canvas. As a child, I "doodled," never suspecting that tendency would later give vent to a full-blown love affair with oil painting. Having pursued a degree in education, I  taught English and art in a local high school. Although I never received a formal art education, I constantly seek ways to improve my skill. I have had the opportunity to study with such artists as Jane Kirk, Judith Jordan, Donny Finley, Roger Dale Brown, Paul McCormick, Collie Whisson, Dot Swenson, and Peggi Kroll-Roberts, and Julee Hutchison. Now retired, I am pursuing my passion full time and love what I do. My goal is to paint for those who are seeking art that offers a connection to their lives, that appeals to the emotions. The connection may be an image that triggers a memory, a humorous image of an animal, or the beauty of an everyday moment. My goal is to produce work that reveals the sublime, the extraordinary in the ordinary. As a recent member of Tamarack of West Virginia, my work is on periodic display in art exhibitions. My work can also be viewed  at the following:
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