After acquiring a two-year solid foundation of traditional fine art classes in high school, I continued to learn different art mediums, techniques and processes in a self-taught fashion, through books, videos, and online courses. My favorite mediums are soft pastel, acrylic paint, and photography.

I learned professional photography via the New York Institute of Photography’s Professional Photography Course, and spent 5 years working as a portrait studio photographer and retail photo lab printer, during which time I was promoted to general manager for a chain of 4 photo labs on Long Island, NY.

When I’m not creating art I enjoy watching art being created by my favorite pastel artists on YouTube, and have gained a wealth of valuable information from them over the years. I enjoy creating animal portraits, seascapes and landscapes.

My home is now South Carolina since 2004, but I was born, raised, and lived on Long Island, New York for 32 years and still feel a strong connection to the towns, beaches and people there.

I’m a mother and grandmother who returned full-time to art as an empty-nester several years ago, and it gives me great joy and peace. I am happiest when I’m in my studio creating.

I’m a member of the Southeastern Pastel Society.