Welcome

By way of introduction, I am a portrait artist at heart. My chosen mediums are oils and watercolors, and I enjoy working in colored pencils.

I also paint florals and still life, with iris being a favorite subject as I have a huge iris garden that inspires many of my pieces.

Oil Painting Expressions 5 is launching on March 4, 2019! Along with 8 lessons in oil and a Bonus lesson from our roster of talented artists/teachers, your subscription includes the Oil Basics Brush Ups series covering topics like surface preparation, blending, leaves, twigs, fruit, flower petals, shapes, gold leafing, varnishing, and much more. The roster of teachers include Jean Archer, Jan Boettcher, Robyn Brooks, Jeanne Downing, Mary Jo Leisure, Cheri Rol, Shirley Nan Ruchong, and myself.

New to oils? Then this is perfect for you. Accomplished oil painter? Then you can add some new techniques to you skillset. Won't you join me for inspiration and informative, and fun filled hours painting in oils?

A brand new concept, the Fairy Paper Dolls will delight children and adults alike. You can elect have your favorite child's likeness or one of our own fairies' faces on your paper doll. The fairy pocket packet includes a paper doll, a compliment of clothing, and a Fairy Habitat for hours of enjoyment. Order you paper doll now in the shop.

Be sure to visit the online classroom. We are launching our new online classes! Take a peek at what we have in our new class line up! Clicking or tapping on the images connects you to the online shop where you can find out more about our classes.