A
native of Florida, I was born in Kissimmee on March 27, 1945 and grew up
in a rural community on the east banks of Boggy Creek in Southern Orange
County. I am married and have three grown children, and four grandchildren.
I always liked to draw, but began
my art career in 1974. During eight years of study at art centers
in Orlando, Winter Park and Maitland, I began intensive study in private
session with several established and successful artists.
Formerly a member of the Artist League of Orange County,
I served on the executive board and received awards in several of the League's
shows. I am currently a member of the Central Florida Art Association
and have served in the capacity of Vice President and Program Chairman.
I am also a member of the Central Florida Watercolor Society. My
work is quietly revered by a select group of private collectors.
Especially cherished are my watercolor portraits.
I presently teach a beginning
and an intermediate watercolor class at the Historic Maitland Art Center
in Maitland, Florida. I am also secretary/treasurer of the Associate Board at Maitland Art Center.
As well as being an artist, I am a practicing cosmetologist
since 1965, and have served the State of Florida as a member of the Board
of Cosmetology within the Department of Professional regulations; a position
appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Florida Senate.
I have an Associates of Science degree as a paralegal from Southern College
in Orlando, Florida.
I was an active member with the Boy Scouts of America
with the Central Florida Council for 13 years. Having been an Assistant
Scout Master, Scoutmaster, Unit Commissioner, and Assistant District Commissioner,
District Committee member, Chapter Adviser, and Vigil Honor member for
the Order of the Arrow,Tosohatchee Chapter, Tipisa Lodge 326, .
Over the past few years I have done some writing.
I have selected several pieces for you to enjoy. You will find them
here
in my writing page.
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