I was born and raised in Pottsville Pennsylvania, gateway to the coal regions. I remember drawing as soon as I could hold a pencil. During my student years I won several awards at local and regional art exhibits. I graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art in 1968 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting. My medium of choice at that time was acrylics. I also did ceramic portrait busts on commission. I’ve taught art to many age groups from “tiny tots” to senior citizens. While working in a nursing home, I developed techniques to help stroke patients work in ceramics. My family and I migrated to the West Coast in the ‘70s eventually settling in the Bay Area. I “discovered” watercolor several years ago and have been joyfully using it ever since. In August of 2003 I had my first watercolor show. In the spring of 2004, I exhibited in two national shows: the Alabama Watercolor Society Show and the fine arts show in Midlands, Texas. In June of 2004, two of my paintings will be exhibited in the Santa Cruz Art League’s Statewide Fine Arts Exhibit. I’ve also won several local awards. My style has evolved to incorporate the intensity of acrylics with the familiar washes of watercolor. Our beautiful local landscapes, our abundance of flowers, and our diversity of cultures and people inspire me. My work is a reflection of the peace I find in my surroundings and within.