About

I paint to celebrate life! With the use of vibrant color, expressive mark-making and strong design, I can create a quiet moment of rest or a spot of joyful color in my paintings.

I love to experiment based on ‘what if’. Different painting approaches keep things lively. I love varied subject matter, including animals, humans, landscapes, florals. Memories and feelings underlay my work, with much inspiration from rural subjects and my childhood on the farm. I hope my paintings bring meaning, joy, and hope for the viewer.

My paintings are made for those who cherish nature, history, and the emotional pull of art that tells a story. What’s better than surrounding yourself with beauty that’s both meaningful and accessible? I offer affordable works through my online shop, perfect for cozy homes from the Midwest to the coasts. Whether you’re drawn to the whimsy of barnyard animals, reminiscent paintings of farm life, or luscious florals, my art is an invitation to pause, reflect, and find joy in the everyday. Join me on this journey through color and memory—let’s bring a small gem of life’s beauty into your home.

As a painter, designer and illustrator, I’ve created art for kids’ publishing, licensed products, and graphic design over the last 25+ years. I recently returned to fine art painting, including portraiture, plein air and other lovely subjects.  My Iowa farm roots keep me grounded and inspired, with rural themes and florals being favorite painting subjects. My faith is another of my inspirations; you will see redemption represented often!

  • Publishing: kids magazines including the Highlights magazines group, 50+ educational readers, religious publisher’s books, magazine, materials for kids. 
  • Licensed products: paper napkins, mugs, trays, dishware, greeting cards, garden flags, home decor.
  • Graphic design: designer for a small vegetable oil company in Kansas City, all graphics needs. 

Art Education: 

  • Visual Communication BFA, Dual Track: Illustration and Graphic Design, University of Kansas.
  • Art, Design, & Painting classes at Iowa State University, BA in Social Work.
  • Various workshops and classes with watercolor, pastel, acrylic and oil painters/instructors since ~1995.      

I live in Kansas City, Missouri USA with my husband. We are so fortunate that our four grown sons and their wives and families live in the area.


“When I [paint], I feel His presence.” Loosely translated from Eric Liddell, Olympic runner.