My art speaks from the soul of my inner 5 year old! It is REAL LIFE, the day to day hardships and celebrations of growing up, and now, living back in my hometown in the coal mining community of Jeremiah in South Eastern Kentucky.
I recently started working in oil paint and a lot of my inspiration is from an article in my local newspaper, "The Mountain Eagle" called "Speak Your Piece."
I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The University of Kentucky in 1981, but think of myself as an Outsider/Folk Artist.
I moved back to my home town in 2006 and have once again given in to my strong desire to create!
I am the child that paints outside the lines! What distinguishes me from other artists is my exploration of all (Mixed Media) mediums, incorporating them into my design concepts which are personalized into sometimes humorous, childlike visuals of brilliant purple skies, mystic realms, personal spiritual beliefs and a forgotten object that's found in the most peculiar of places.