Artist Bio​

I earned a bachelor’s degree in Art from St. Mary's College of Maryland, graduating with honors in 1987.  Shortly thereafter I began an 18-year career in graphic design and printing for a church involved in local and international Christian ministry (VCF/GWWM).  The church had their own print shop and I managed the design work and pre-press production for numerous departments and outreach ministries. 
I completed my graphic design training at Delaware College of Art and Design and also created and led the "Young Artist Group" for children aged 5-12 which met at the church. To see some of my graphic work, click here.
 
After marrying my husband, Evan, and moving to New Jersey in 2007, I took teacher training classes at Sussex County Community College/Newton, NJ and received my NJ Certificate of Eligibility to teach art classes to students in grades K-12.  I also established a freelance art business which has since expanded from paper collage and photography to include digital painting and illustration!
 
I continue to grow artistically through various local and online classes, groups, workshops and programs most notably including The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and the Created to Thrive mentoring program.   
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In addition to former employers Gary Whetstone Worldwide Ministries and MBNA America, my clients include AtlantiCare Health Systems, Crazy Good Digital, The Walpack Inn, Mary's Marvelous, and various private collectors.
 
I have been blessed to participate in various shows and competitions, receiving honors from Warren county (NJ) Public Library, Oakton Foundation Visual Arts Competition, St. Catherine's of Bologna Arts & Poetry Exhibition, Warren County Arts Group, and multiple Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contests.
 
Additionally, illustrations from my (WIP) book Fuzz 'N Bunny and the Jellybean Tree appeared in the NJ SCBWI "Sprouts" Magazine 1 & 3 (2011), and I was a guest on Kathy Temean's Writing and Illustrating blog.

Artist Statement

"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God's handwriting"  --Ralph Waldo Emerson
The mystery of creation is in our very being. Made in the image of our loving Creator, we're ALL creative, and have our own unique expressions.

Art Awards & Honors

Art Shows

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Working in my studio with our cat, Rose

On a personal note

I see creativity as a gift from God -- the Ultimate, Loving Creator!  
​For info about a relationship with God click here.
A great resource for creating WITH God, click here.
An awesome podcast for artists, click here.
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