A native of Florida, I was born in Kissimmee on March 27, 1945 and grew up in a rural community on the east banks of Boggy Creek in Southern Orange County. I am widowed and have three grown children, and six grandchildren. I always liked to draw, but began my art career in 1974. During eight years of study at art centers in Orlando, Winter Park and Maitland, I began intensive study in private session with several established and successful artists. Formerly a member of the Artist League of Orange County, I served on the executive board and received awards in several of the...more
