High Country Haven, 11" x 14" oil on canvas Painting

American Oil Painter in Colorado, painting in the classic tradition, inspired by nature, perpetuating the virtues of beauty, goodness & truth. Global travels of earlier days instilled in me a deep appreciation for old world beauty, art, and charm -- inspiring and informing all my work. Painting began for me in childhood, for pleasure, gifts and my own decor. After a friend asked if she could purchase one of my paintings, then a professional artist friend asked if I'd paint her something, my painting career began. I have a former life as a U.S. Air Force Public Affairs Officer and am now a military spouse at home assisting in the education of my four children. While injury has stopped my distance running, I love to hike in the Rockies, walk on the Douglas County Open space, and cycle around the Front Range. I find refreshment and solace in the beauty, variety and life of the natural world.