Originally from Wilmington, N.C. but have lived in Charlotte much of my life and had a successful career in painting faux finishes and murals. In 2007, life changed a lot! I married my husband, Jay, and went from a Mom of 2 to a Mom of 6 (5 girls!) I then began studying oils under the renowned Andy Braitman. This is how I discovered my true passion and my therapy. In 2009, I became an artist in residence at Braitman Studio . This led me to a full time career in fine art and to becoming a teacher in the medium of oils. I have also studied under many wonderful artists such as Curt Butler, Nancy Franke and the late Ken Auster among others. Artist Statement I create color and texture driven paintings on a medium to large scale and my work has an impasto style. I use a palette knife liberally and appreciate beautiful brushstrokes and my aesthetic tends to combine all of these elements. It is a joy and a challenge to experiment with color and I do so by switching from a full palette to a limited palette. My goal is to create an abstracted interpretation of life. Past Juried and Group Exhibitions -Red Sky juried student show 2010 -Featured artist at I. Pinckney Simons Beaufort S.C Art Walk, 2011 -Featured at Art Source, Raleigh, N.C. Summer 2016 -Alamance County Center for the Arts, Burlington, N.C. 2016 -Painted Artist Alliance Shows 2013,2014,2015,2016 Charlotte , Atlanta -Art with Heart emerging artist show 2010, Auction 2015, 2016 -Work featured in “Painting North Carolina” by Kim Masali Professional Affiliations -Oil painters of America -American Impressionist Society.