Artist member · Correspondence Secretary
Art has been an integral part of my life, from the early school years with recognition of art abilities by classmates and teachers to retirement years with participation in two art associations, Santa Barbara Art Association and Goleta Valley Art Association. I have actually had 3 careers—20 years in Marketing Communications Manager for various corporations in Santa Barbara/Goleta, then another 20+ years as a fitness trainer teaching aerobics, senior fitness, and yoga, and now in my third (and best) years in art endeavors. I especially enjoy the people I’ve met in the art associations, a wonderful group of interesting people. Since 2015 I have focused on oil painting and pastel pencil, but also expanding my education and exploring other media through classes and workshops. Most of my commissions have been for dog portraits, and I do love capturing their expressive faces and spirit, but I also love doing portraits of people. I am currently working on improving watercolor skills on still life, primarily flowers, but switch between pastel, acrylic, and oil as needed according to the subject.