My life has recently taken a new, creative and gratifying path.  Forty-six years ago, the day before classes were to start at the Kansas City Art Institute, I dropped out of Painting/Printmaking, and decided to major in Fiber Art.  I never picked up a brush after that.  It wasn't because I didn't love to draw and paint; I had done that as long as I could remember.  I was consumed by it..  When I started working, I couldn't stop.   I decided it might be best to walk away from it. 
    
     I've had many other creative outlets, but as time passed, I knew I needed an ACT 2 in Fine Art.  In spring of 2017, I finally returned to painting, but this time, instead of oils, I dived into watercolor.  After two years, I am finally feeling comfortable in that medium, although oils are always in the back of my mind.

     Now, with my two daughters grown, I'm making up for lost time.  I try to paint every day, but also need to find time in my kitchen -- because I still LOVE to eat!  I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with my husband Bill, pied French Bulldog, Bisous, and my daughters close by.

     For photos of my watercolor dog art and information on commissions, go to the PAINTINGS page above, or click here.  For my favorite recipes, you'll continue to find them in PASSIONS to PASTRY above, or click here.