As a child I remember watching my mother sitting at her easel with her brush, mixing water with colors, and being fascinated. The magic of this process inspired me to study art. I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Idaho with an emphasis on graphic design.

I moved back to Vermont where I grew up on a small dairy farm. There, I worked for advertising agencies and a pewter company, designing packaging, advertising, a show booth, and multiple catalogs. These jobs provided for my family and allowed me to explore some of my creativity, but not to the degree I am now.

After many twists and turns in life, my husband and I moved to Kansas City, right down the road from the Nelson-Atkins Museum and the Kansas City Art Institute. Being surrounded by art and artists led me to pick up my pencil and brush and the rest is history.