I grew up in the rural parts of Lancaster County, PA, surrounded by farms and open fields where rural buildings, trees, streams and gardens continue to capture my attention. I am a self-taught artist inspired by these every-day scenes and like to give meaning to their simple beauty through watercolor painting. I like to capture light and shadow using earthy colors in much of my work. Experimenting with various techniques, the great challenge is to find balance between control and allowing the picture to paint itself.
I live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with my faithful supportive husband, and am the proud mother of three wonderful children and five grandchildren…and there’s always time to paint!
Commissions are welcomed! Contact me for more information.
REPRESENTED AT:
Find some of my smaller works at Purple Robin Reserve, an artisan gift gallery on Main Street in Lititz, PA.
Original one-of-a-kind paintings at Masterpiece Lighting Showroom, Atlanta, GA
AWARDS:
2024 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Anne T Fields Excellence in Watercolor Award "Star Quilter"
2023 - River Towns Plein Air Quick Draw - Second Place "History Tucked Away"
2023 - MH Gallery - Spaces Within - Juror's Choice Award "Old Water Jar"
2022 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Myrtle Tremblay Award "Light in Dresden"
2022 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - People's Choice Award "Wheat Fields"
2022 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Honorable Mention "Venice Vibes"
2022 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Anne T Fields Excellence in Watercolor Award "Tulips"
2022 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Third Place "The Old Water Jar"
2021 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Honorable Mention "It's A Colorful World"
2021 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Honorable Mention "Fernglade Sunrise"
2021 - Lancaster Museum of Art Summer Show - Honorable Mention "Apples Peaches Mangoes"
2021 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Third Place “Coneflower Magnified”
2020 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Myrtle Tremblay Award “Oranges and Pomegranates”
2020 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Myrtle Tremblay Award “Wild Flowers”
2020 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Third Place “Love Bouquet”
2020 - Lanc Co Art Assoc - Second Place “Sunrise Farmhouse”
2015 - Lancaster Museum of Art Summer Show - Honorable Mention “Still Water”
MEMBERSHIPS:
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society
Lancaster County Art Association
Lititz Art Association
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Credit cards are accepted.
A 6% state sales tax will be added to your purchase.
Art that is matted and framed will not be shipped outside of the United States. All shipping costs are in addition to the sale price.