I live in Burlington, Vermont with my family in a ramshackle, rambling old brick house near Lake Champlain. Our familiy includes a gaggle of sons (4), 2 dogs, 2 cats, laying hens, a goldfish pond and thousands of honeybees. 

For the last 28 years I've worked in the field of mental health and disabilities services. As the executive director of a non-profit that supports people with intellectual disabilities and autism - often with co-occuring mental and physical health needs - I understand how important it is - especially now - to have healthy emotional and physical outlets.  Just like all of you - it's been quite a year.

I studied Studio Art - focusing on printmaking and large expressionist paintings - at the University of Vermont. After graduating with a B.A. I went on to restore wooden boats (I know - every parent's dream) while also showing my paintings - mostly in New England. A series of injuries - and a yearning for "more" - lead to my career in human services. Over the past couple years - perhaps as a way to open and also (I hope) as a way to grow, I started learning/teaching myself watercolors. I mostly paint here at the dining room table in the wild scrum of our home, which allows me to explore the medium, and keep my art area "accessible".  I love the flow, and sometimes I like the discipline. It's an unruly medium. I'm a different artist than I was in my twenties; worse, more settled, less practiced and willing to paint for my own joy.

When I'm not painting or working, I'm exploring the beautiful mountains of Vermont or sailing  my  sailboat on Vermont's  charismatic "Lake Sea", Lake Champlain.  Sometimes I just sit around watching Scandinavian detective series or check in on the hunt for sasquatch. It's important to stay current.

I'm inspired by the beauty in the world - and the contrast.  The more I paint, the better I see.

Thanks for visiting.