​​​​​​​​​​​​​​My aim is to paint every day. By the end of my morning session, I know I have been creative for the day, which is a little gift to myself. This habit contributes to my happiness, and I recommend it to anyone.

I have always loved art and drawing, but I didn't start a regular practice until relatively late in life, after investing a long time in a different career. I started out studying biology, then worked in labs, followed by a long stint (which continues part time) creating educational animations that go with biology textbooks.

I have lived in Southern California about 20 years, having grown up in Indiana, where my parents and siblings still live. I met my husband here, and we started our family, which now includes 2 kids and a few cats. My cats are the most willing of models, so in addition to birds you may also see them, with a few other subjects along the way.

Thank you for visiting!