Artist Statement
Leelanau County is where I've spent most of my life. My work reflects a collection of wonderful stories and small town happenings. I feel compelled to share through the creative use of color, humor and whimsy. Its a kick to watch people of all ages look for themselves in my paintings. Bio Info Though I travel any chance I get, Northport is my home. I couldn't survive without water surrounding me, sailing, camping, the woods, and the beaches. Its all very much a part of me. My brother, sisters and I grew us as free as a birds. My family spent alot of time enjoying the natural beauty this wonderland has gifted to us.

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree / Central Michigan University / Field Biology Art

Art Studies at: Arizona State University, Western Michigan University, Michigan State University / Leland Summer School

Juried Shows
1983-88 Traverse City Arts Council / Traverse City, MI /2nd Place
1986-87 Kalamazoo Arts Institute/ Kalamazoo, MI
1986-87 Western University Michigan/2nd Place 1986,
2nd Place 1987 1987 Crooked Tree Art Council/Petoskey, MI
1988 The Art Emporium/ Shelbyville, MI

Selected Exhibitions
1988 Three Person Exhibition Traverse City Arts Council.
1990 Three Person Exhibition Traverse City Arts Council
1992 One Person Show Northport Art Gallery
2003-2006 W.A.R.D. Gallery Harbor Springs, MI
2004 Michigan Artist Gallery, Suttons Bay, MI

Collections
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Numerous Private Collections