I grew up in the Mohawk Valley region of New York State. Beautiful country. Long walks in pastures, surrounding woods, dirt roads & meandering streams developed my love of nature and all the perfect details it shares. From my earliest memories I loved being outdoors. Songbirds, chipmunks, rabbits, frogs etc. that came along side me became my companions. I imagined them keeping conversations and leading me to their places in nature.

My kindergarten teacher fashioned me a construction paper pin that read, "My Little Artist." She planted the seed and am so grateful my grade school art teachers helped it grow!
In my junior year of high school, I found room in my schedule to add an art class. The art teacher approached me and told me that she thought I had something special. It wasn't easy to take the steps necessary to ready myself for college but she walked through every step with me. She gave me courage, purpose and direction. I worked full time all through college and taught myself watercolor. Most of my hobbies have developed into part of my career.
Rug Hookers of the Chosen Spot, the dearest of friends, we hook together weekly in beautiful Canandaigua, New York. I'm a member of the Rug Hookers of the Finger Lakes. RHFL is a guild with over one hundred amazing rug hookers, creatives.
Designing punch needle and rug hooking patterns led me to teach again! A joy to meet so many delightful, creative souls from all across America and Canada~

Dean, Alaina & Will: Their love and support... patience and participation! Wouldn't have been able to chase my dreams without them.

Thank you for joining me in this exciting art journey!
Wishing your heart every joy~