Plein air painting affords untold opportunities to capture nature and beauty with a personalized signature. Much of my inspiration comes from the water and its environs. A goal is to try to capture the subtle and vibrant nuances of my subjects by using color in a unique manner. For example, to depict the uniqueness of the sky and water by using multiple shades of violet, yellow, orange, and green, and to produce soothing, serene, and joyful paintings. I approach painting with a boldness and a firmness of hand, trying to express my zest of life through art.

Education:
I am a N.J.native. I received a BS from Boston University and an MA from Columbia University, both degrees with majors in Speech Pathology. Professionally, I have worked in a private practice and taught on the college level. After retiring from Speech Pathology, my goal was to fill the walls of my home with art work that I created. That goal has been fulfilled and painting is a wonderful gift I give myself. I have studied with Dorothy Young, Leona Sherwood, Joseph Melancon, and Jim Ferrier, and I have progressed from learning how to hold the brush and how to use paint with the encouragement of these teachers and fellow artists. I will never cease to be amazed by what can be created on a blank canvas!
2008: Ocean Township Public Library-seminor on painting acrylic      seascapes.

Awards:
2006: First Place-Longboat Key Center for the Arts (Ringling College)
      student exhibition
2008: Honorable Mention-Monmouth County Senior Art Show
2008: Second Place-Northern Trust Exhibition, Longboat Key
2009: First Place-Monmouth County Senior Art Show
2011: Second Place for large works PAPJC, Middletown Art Center

Associations:
Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast