Earned a degree
in anthropology from UCLA in 1984.
In between all
of that I got married and raised three children, all of whom now
have their own families and live far away (sigh).
Bob is my 2nd
husband. We eloped to Lake Tahoe over 16 years ago and began our
wonderful life together in Murphys. We have 5 grandchildren.
When my hearing
loss became profound and forced me to retire from active nursing
practice (eight years ago), I decided that it was time to fulfill a
passion for art that I have had all my life. I began studies in
watercolor painting with Carolyn Macpherson, a most wonderful person
and magnificent artist and teacher.
I exhibit my
work as often as opportunity allows. My art has been juried into
many shows and received many awards. I enjoy the creative process,
the challenge of the watercolor medium itself, the 'gift' of talent
and the blessing of encouragement from my dear family and friends.
I created the
library arts program for children, "Bookmark The Arts". The kids and
I have lots of fun with this several times during the year. Our next
session will be held at the Copper library. Contact Valerie Dean at
the library to reserve a spot.
My art is
presently being shown and is available for purchase at Plaza
Furniture in Copperopolis, Nellie Lou's Antiques in historic Angels
Camp and at La Petite Maison in Jamestown. I am grateful to these
business owners who had faith in me and my ability to present
something 'different' to their customers.
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I keep a
cottage -style garden, read murder mysteries and historical
fiction and non-fiction. I love watching movie classics and
playing Scrabble with my dearest Bob, my partner. |
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