Art for me is something I always remember doing. Growing up in Chicago gave me the advantage of having art taught in my grade school and high school, both of which were fortunate to have beautiful
Chicago Mural art to inspire. Additionally, I was sent to the Art Institute of Chicago for free, further studying with Mr. Osborne in Fullerton Hall. He lectured weekly, gave slide presentations of famous
painters and assignments to be done at home and critiqued by him.

The French Impressionists are my favorite artists. I especially admire the design and color in the works of Gauguin and Van Gogh. In college I drew and painted from models, still life etc. Now, I mainly work with my own photographs for subject matter. My concentration in art has been personal and not commercial.

EDUCATION: BFA, Fine & Applied Arts: Painting, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

I have been a member and volunteer for the Naperville Art League and the Naperville Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago.

My most recent memberships include the DuPage Art League, The Yellow House Artists, and The Fine Line Creative Art Center. I have taken oil pastel classes with George Shipperley.

I have exhibited at The Norris Gallery, Peck Farm, and The Henrich Gallery, Arcedium Coffeehouse, and Arbor Vitae Coffeehouse.