My involvement in the visual arts extends over thirty five years. I received my BFA in art and Masters degree in education from the University of Oklahoma. I served as a secondary art teacher for 14 years in Oklahoma, developing a new visual arts program for grades 7-12 that I ultimately expanded to include the elementary grades. Moving to San Antonio TX in 1988 I taught middle school art for 13 years, serving as Chair of the Fine Arts Department for 6 years. While working as an art educator I taught a variety of media and techniques including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, print making, and metal design. In 2002 I was selected for the position of Visual Art Director for North East ISD, a large school district in San Antonio. As Director I planned, organized, and implemented the setup of large student art exhibits as well as serve as juror for regional and state art competitions. I was honored with the award of Outstanding Art Educator/Supervisor by the Texas Art Education Association in 2006. In 2014 I retired to pursue my own artistic interests.
Having taught in a wide range of media throughout my career, I am now focusing on acrylic abstract painting, mixed media, and collage. My inspiration stems from the beauty of the Texas hill country and Oklahoma landscape where I now divide my time. In my paintings I strive to create nonobjective abstract works of vibrant colors with layers, textures and shapes that pull the viewer into a world of emotions. By incorporating different materials and techniques I invite my audience to explore new ways of approaching abstract paintings that appeal to your senses as well as your eyes.
Since retirement I have studied with Lyn Belisle at her studio in San Antonio, Gwen Fox in Taos, Ellen Rolli in Boston, and Michelle Belto from Bulverde, TX to name a few. My work is shown in Oklahoma as well as Texas.
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