Welcome to my website
This website grew from my desire to see my collected work easily. I made artful objects during long years of full time work and family life. We hung the collages and used the quilts. When I returned to painting in mid-life, my hope was to continue into my 80s, thinking 25 years could be a good run. Now, I have a catalogue of my work, understand my process, and value the time and effort to keep it going.
I get a thrill from the “action” of painting. That thrill started in kindergarten when I stood at an easel for the first time. I felt a jolt to stand upright with a brush extended out, so different from coloring with crayons on a flat surface. It took many years to get back to working at an easel but I easily rediscovered the thrill, freedom, and love of painting. The action is where it’s at in any creative life. The work is simply part of the action.
I say to myself “keep it authentic, suit yourself, and be free in spirit.” Now, I consider that I live as an artist in my daily life rather than a retired administrator – a real switch. I’ve enjoyed the web-work process. Images generally appear in chronological order to reveal my development. Please, take a look at the work and perhaps you’ll feel some of my thrill.
Update: May 2026