I was born in Washington State with a strong family history of very creative people. At the age of two my family moved to the amazing wilderness of Alaska where I spent my young childhood in the great outdoors exploring and imagining. It was there at the age of 8 that I discovered drawing in an art class attended with my mother. Although the God given ability to create was realized the desire to explore and interact with nature was stronger. At the age of 12 my family moved to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State where I have remained, exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Periodically during my young adulthood I experimented with art in an occasional class or on my own but the desire to bring it to the forefront was not yet there.  I met my husband and avid supporter Burt while attending college and have since raised two wonderful children who are exploring their own worlds and discovering their places in it. It was when I became an "empty nester" that I discovered the time to dive into the creative side of my brain and let it blossom into what it is today.  It has been a wonderful time of discovery and with the encouragement of family and friends I have ventured out to share my art with the world. Painting and highlighting the Olympic Peninsula has become a passion that has since grown into “theOP Olympic Peninsula” logo and brand that can be found online, in stores and in local Galleries. I find great joy when someone connects with and enjoys one of my art pieces.