Growing up in rural Missouri near St. Louis and having solitary time to wander in the forests and hills, I developed an active imagination and deep appreciation of nature. Later, the places that have called to me are the mountains of west Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. These places have influenced my art.

Now retired, my previous careers were in printing/graphic arts and Nursing. It has been a joy to raise two beautiful and accomplished daughters and be married to photographer Peter Szarmach.

I have led an art-filled life but hadn’t created art until about 15 years ago when I started taking watercolor classes from various accomplished teachers in San Antonio. I’ve also taken ceramic workshops with Lyn Belisle, which have inspired me to create ceramic assemblages/spirit totems.

I am currently represented at the Mockingbird Handprints Gallery in San Antonio.

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