Thanks for stopping in... I'm an oil painter who got my start as an apprentice under a self-taught French artist Richard Palomino. In Montpellier, France I was classically trained by him in making paint, mediums, brushes and painting in a layering style based on Old Master techniques. I'm originally from Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill. I have extensive experience teaching private and group classes en plein air as well as studio/still life subjects. I've organized multiple workshops for visiting artists., as well as attended a number of them to inspire the evolution of my own work.

I've found my voice in a more painterly style than originally taught, but I still maintain the importance of learning classically as a good foundation.

I recently owned a premier art gallery in Kingsport, TN for close to 13 years, bringing a wide range of artists of all mediums ​into the Tri-Cities area community. I have been humbly honored with a YWCA Tribute to Women award as well as KOSBE Small Business award for Woman owned business.

My work is featured in public and private collections in the US and internationally. I give 10% of sales to Ocean Cleanup--you can feel good about your purchase!

Career Highlights

My first of many exhibits was in Montpellier, France, where I was trained. I've shown and sold in a number of galleries. I co-founded I'On art group in Charleston, SC and have helped initiate and manage several art festivals and events over the years, both in Charleston and Kingsport.  I was a lead artist on a local carousel project, where I contributed as well as assisted artists in painting the rounding boards on the top.  My most proud accomplishment is owning an art gallery for 13 years, showcasing many regional artists, a number of which had never exhibited before. I loved being able to provide the community with such incredible talent.