I was born in Wichita, Kansas, but grew up moving numerous times as the daughter of an Air Force pilot. My experiences of living in Japan as a teenager are some of my most cherished memories, as well as being the most influential in expanding my cultural awareness and shaping my world view. After raising two children and working as a secretary in the Seattle area, I returned to school at the University of Washington. I received a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. I retired following 20 years as a Home Health Medical social worker. I moved to Spokane, WA in 2000 to be near my daughter and her family.

I am a watercolor artist. Painting has served me in so many ways, beginning in 1997, when I had an "out of the blue" cardiac arrest. I decided to find some activities in addition to hiking to keep myself busy. Watercolor painting seemed like a good fit. Over the years it has become an important part of my life, and an integral part of how I interact with the world and with my Self. Landscapes are a favorite subject, but I also enjoy portraits, flowers, abstracts and intuitive art. The love of creating, especially with the dynamic and fluid medium of watercolors, keeps me painting. Painting is a way to express some of the love and wonder I have for family and nature, while it teaches me to be a better observer of what is around me and how I relate to it. In other words, it challenges me to keep growing in awareness, creativity and gratitude. As a Signature Member of the Spokane Watercolor Society, I am grateful to be a part of a community that supports my growth as an artist.