My love affair with nature began at a very early age, growingup in upstate New York. I spent many an hour in the Adirondack Mountains -- hiking, camping, canoeing and observing wildlife. I credit my varied background in fiber arts, photography, andworking with clay -- in contributing to my current artistic success with acrylic paints. With my passion for painting, linked with my fun-loving response to nature -- I am magically inspired to create the whimsical work that I so enjoy.