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In June 2008, with the support of my husband, Dan, I once again decided to embark on yet another journey and resigned from teaching to pursue my own artistic endeavors. While my style and skills are ever-evolving, my interest in finding the beauty in everyday objects and places, as well as a drive to improve my techniques stays constant. In the midst of this journey I hope that my paintings will bring people the same joy that I have had in creating them. Thank you for perusing my site.
shows and exhibitions 2011
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As long as I can remember, I've always loved to draw and make art. After graduating from high school I was excited by the idea that I could actually major in what was always my hobby. Upon graduating from Amherst College with a fine arts degree in the midst of a recession, finding a job in a creative field proved to be quite challenging and I wasn't equipped to enter a commercial art field. Thus began my five year serendipitous career in the insurance industry. Although I continued to draw or paint in my spare time, I finally reached the decision that I needed to find a more creative profession. That began my 10 year commitment to teaching art in the Quabbin Regional School District. While I appreciate all I learned throughout my formal education in art, I believe it was my years teaching that taught me the most about art. My students and colleagues never ceased to amaze me with their talent and insight. I was constantly inspired.