I was born in Seattle, and
graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design.

The extensive study of art history was fascinating as was the history of architecture and the role our physical environment plays in everyday life.   Included were perspective drawing and some watercolor  renderings of our designs.  The paints weren’t touched again until retirement!

Years of experience designing commercial  work environments evolved to an interest in helping people 'see' the potential in their living spaces.  Soon I had created a niche in the Remodeling Design business and had won awards with kitchens, baths, room additions and whole house remodels.

Photography has always been a passion --zooming in for the 'feeling'--thinking creatively.  Not surprisingly, the sun drew me to California and eventually to the coast!

While self employed, I studied 'Creative Expression' at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology in Menlo Park, enjoyed a course in quick drawing, and felt the urge to show others what I saw thru the lens of the camera.

Discovering watercolor and the passion of inspiration at this point in my life is exciting.  Though foreign travel has expanded my world in the past, now living in 'Paradise' I find my day to day experience with people opens my eyes and sparks again the need to express my view!!