Damsel Fly Painting

This artist was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Spent 30 years in Miami, then Homestead, Fl. Now resides in the woods in North Central Florida. Begins most mornings running our Blue Heeler with a friend and his Red Heeler through the hayfields and woods to properly exercise them, and engage in our morning meditation in nature. Then a ride on her dressage pony (Andalusian Welsh cross), and home to a husband of 47 years and 3 other dogs on 5 acres in a neighborhood of dirt roads in the woods. Then evening meditation in a heated pool. They have retired with an Australian Cattle Dog, Quin, a Doberman, Manny, and a German Shepherd, Abigaile. Dogs and horses have been adult passions . Other passions include Judo, Tae Kwondo, Aikido, Escrima. The artist had a full career teaching Art and Judo in public schools in Miami and North Central Fl. She completed her teaching career at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fl. Her husband was a Special Education teacher, including 17 years with Autistic students.