Graduating with an art degree in 1973, I have been a lifelong professional artist. I began my painting career as a featured artist for Island Art Gallery, Grand Cayman Island. Over my long career, in addition to being a creator, I have also served as a Gallery Director and organized and directed many significant plein air events as fundraisers for environmental organizations. Currently, my images are in numerous galleries throughout Florida and in private collections worldwide.

In addition to working as an artist, I am a skilled carpenter and built my home and studio in partnership with my husband. One of my fondest life achievements.

My original work sells out quickly. Currently I restrict my originals and archival pigmented ink giclées to a local gallery in my area of Northern Florida, but some prints will be made available in this shop in the coming months. Sign up for my mailing list to be notified when I launch the limited edition prints here.

Beginning as a watercolorist, I developed, over a period of years, a mixed media technique to achieve richer color, lush surfaces and luminosity of imagery. I employ media as diverse as acrylic paint, watercolors, colored pencils, watercolor crayons, oil pastels, and my original photography in varying combinations depending on the piece. Many layers are required to build up the brilliant depth and color. I do not use the computer as an illustration tool. Each original piece is painted by hand.

Beloved wild places and coastal areas throughout Florida are a source of inspiration for me as well as my family’s acres of wild oak hammock that surrounds my studio. I have explored Florida from North to South and along both coasts. Brilliantly colorful renditions of palms, landscapes and wildlife are my main subjects. I also have a whimsical series that engages my love of whimsy, dreams and fantasy. You can see this side of my work at: www.enchantedhammockstudio.com