With over 40 years of experience exhibiting and teaching art in California, I bring a lifelong commitment to creativity and artistic growth. Now newly based in Phoenix, I’m excited to become part of the vibrant local arts community and share my work with a new audience. My current practice focuses on watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media incorporating beadwork. Though I began with a realistic style in my youth, my work has evolved into a more abstract and expressive approach—layered with color, texture, and emotion. Painting is both a passion and a necessity for me; it’s how I process the world around me. Whether through bold abstraction or intricate detail, I strive to reflect the beauty, complexity, and energy I see in life. Just as I continue to grow as an artist, I remain equally passionate about sharing knowledge and encouraging creativity in others.