Born and raised in the Northeast, I was inspired at an early age by my grandmother who painted daily until her death at age 98. My fascination with art led me to discover the nuances of many mediums including printmaking, sculpture, and drawing. But, I found my true passion in both watercolor and oils. I studied fine art in college but my practical side led me into a career in nursing. After moving to Florida in the late 1980's, I found great joy in plein air painting. It satisfies my love of nature and desire to capture the essence of my surroundings. I react to the environment around while observing and collecting information that absorbed and transferred into my two-dimensional work. Being in the midst of my subject is the biggest inspiration at all.