About Us

I've always doodled, drawn and photographed, but I am largely self-taught. My other long-term career as an international flight attendant provided a global art education, but after 9/11, I took a much-needed 5-year  hiatus to bring a sense of balance and creativity back into my life. 

My first painting was entitled "Don't Be Afraid to Leave the Path!" Luckily, with lots of support from friends and fellow artists, I

 followed my own advice.

My artwork has been featured in numerous solo and group shows in Utah. My 3 picture books and the  "Roaming with Rudy" travel guide series  earned multiple awards including a Brornze "IPPY" Award for Most Outstanding Book Design, a Silver Moonbeam Children's Book Award for "Best Series" and a "Finalist" nod 

for an Indies Best Award.  

I mainly paint in acrylics to achieve the bold colors, clean lines and happy vibe that I hope will provide an antidote to the stresses of today's world. "Believe in Magic," "Find a Balance," and "Enjoy the Ride! are just some of the "PAWsitive" messages inspried by my furry companions.

I've always been curious about different artists' processes, so I often take workshops and experiment with mixed media, using maps,  sheet music, etc., overlayed with acrylic, graphite and ink depending on the project. 

My three picture books were adapted into plays by the Egyptian Youth Theater in Park City, Utah. WOW! That was so much fun, seeing the kids on stage turning Rudy into performance art. AWESOME! Thank you!