Visual Artist/Creative Writer

Drawing, abstract art painting,  illustration, creative & educational writing, art education, nature photography, and designing embodies my passion as an artist.   I also enjoy needle-crafts (sewing, knitting, crocheting, and weaving) and pencil portrait painting. A favorite piece of writing is the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost.  This poem has challenged me to consider carefully the roads or paths I take in life.       Learning is lifelong. I am a graduate of Mary Baldwin University (Staunton, Virginia) with a BA in Art (Art History emphasis) and Regent University with a M.Ed. in Education. I am an alumni of Academy of Art University (with courses in Fine Art – non-figurative painting/color theory, Illustration -clothed figured/fashion illustration, Fashion Design/Merchandising, ….).      A desire is to make an encouraging difference in the lives of children, youth, and adults through art and education.