I I make paintings of landscapes that are symbolic and sometimes abstracted for people who are interested in the curious, magical journey of life.

My studio is the windowed porch on my home, where the light is exquisite, the views are of tropical plants. I live near the Atlantic ocean as well as a large nature sanctuary (lucky me!), so we share our property with Owls, Woodpeckers, songbirds of all sorts, turtles and lizards.

I share my studio space with Dottie the standard poodle and Bean the dachshund.

I grew up in the midwest county-side with parents who created a life they loved full of gardens and homemade bread. I had my eyes in the clouds, climbing trees and drawing were my favorite hobbies.

My daily tasks of staying inspired are as follows-

• I draw in my sketchbook, paint both outdoors and indoors and read, to be inspired by others.

• I meditate and write, to more fully understand and express what my work is about.

• I make things every single day because I love it.

Original art has energy, a sort of life blood. When you respond to artwork on any level you are responding to that energy.