Born and raised on the east coast of Australia, I came to live in the Midwest USA in 1997.  I proudly became an American Citizen as of May 2004. I have drawn all of my life and used to get into trouble at school for drawing in the margins of my books when I should have been concentrating on math or something similar.

I attended design classes at Newcastle University then followed with three years of study in the education field. After transferring to the US, I found a huge need for computer professionals so applied my past studies to a degree in computer science, more specifically web design where I can utilize my love of graphic images and color theory. My love of art however has proven stronger than anything else and I am finding myself spending more and more time in my home studio.

My formal studies in art began with Nan Rogers (Australia), concentrating on oil media and landscapes. Then once my two daughters came along I found that watercolor was much less messy to have around.   I have taken many workshops and studied with some of the "big name" artists in the areas of pastel, watercolor, oil pastel, color theory and much more.  I find attending workshops and seminars very inspiring and an esssential part of my ongoing art education and continued growth as an artist.  I have a huge library of art books and many other non-fiction topics which are endlessly fascinating to me. I am working on building a body of work in oil as well as more pastel pieces and will be participating in many outdoor festivals and exhibitions.  For me, art is a passion and I am always drawn to try something new. Who knows what might be next!! Stay tuned!!

Exhibitions, Awards & Representation

• Selected Artist - Oklahoma Festival of Arts April 2009
• Selected Artist - Cherry Creek Art Festival July 2008
• Selected Artist - Oklahoma Festival of Arts April 2008
• Selected Artist - Oklahoma Festival of Arts April 2007
• Cathedral Art Show, Lincoln NE - September 2006
• FAMFest Aurora NE - TWO Purchase Awards September 9th 2006
• Solo Exhibition - North Main Gallery, Mt. Vernon Ohio.August 2006
• Artwork "All the Tea in China wins Best of Show" - Shremshock Gallery, Columbus Ohio. August 2006
• Selected Artist - St. James Court, Louisville Kentucky October 2006
• Selected Artist - Columbus Art Festival Ohio June 2006
• Artwork "Candy Apple Red" Selected for KFOR Lucky Day Calendar for March 2006
• Featured Artist -  Louisville Gallery, Louisville Nebraska March 2006
• Louisville Gallery - 4th Year Anniversary Invitational 19th November 2005 - 16th January 2006
• Solo Show - Vibrante' - Gallery 9, Lincoln Nebraska November 2005
• Cathedral Art Show - Lincoln Nebraska September 2005
• The RED SHOW - Gallery 9 Member show, Lincoln Nebraska
• Three Year Anniversary Invitational - Louisville Gallery, Louisville Nebraska
• Representation by Louisville Gallery, Louisville Nebraska
• Best of Professional Award - Nebraska State Fair 2004
• Best of Lot, Three Firsts, Two Seconds & Two Honorable Mentions Nebraska State Fair 2004
• Solo Show - Barnes & Noble, Lincoln NE (SouthPointe) May 2004
• College of Saint Mary Omaha - 2nd Annual Alumni Art Exhibition, Oct 2003
• Selected for 11th Annual CPSA Exhibition in La Brea, CA, Aug 2003
• Entry Accepted to CPSA 11th Annual Exhibition, Brea California, Aug 2003
• Best of Show - Lincoln Artists Guild Spring Show, May 2003
• Two entries selected for ANAC Exhibition, April 2003
• Best of Show - Artists 2002- Nov, 2002
• Solo Show - Milestone Gallery, Lincoln Nebraska - Nov, 2002
• Second Place - Fall Juried Show, Nebraska State Office Building - Nov, 2002
• Artist of the Month - October 2002 - Scribble Website
• Omaha Artists Inc., Fall Juried Show - Hilmer Gallery, Omaha - Oct, 2002
• College of Saint Mary - Alumni Art Show - Hilmer Gallery, Omaha - Sept, 2002
• Selected for 10th Annual CPSA Exhibition in Fort Worth Texas 2002
• Awarded Third Prize in FMP "Up Close and Personal" Theme Show 2002
• Designer of Royal Australian Air Force Dept of Personnel - Airmen Logo
• Wyong Shire Council Anti-Litter Campaign Slogan and Logo Design Competition Winner