My development as an artist has taken many turns throughout my life, from simple arts and crafts as a child to an internationally recognized art-quilter, author, educator and spokesperson. Each twist and turn brings me further into the light of discovery. There are so many ways to play with color and texture, so many avenues to explore. It is a process and an adventure.

I am currently exploring Impressionism, Surrealism and Abstract art with artist-acrylics, colored-pencils, as well as Pen and Ink. Here you will find some selected works representing this journey.

I enjoy all comments, both positive and negative, so please share your thoughts with me.


Space Cloud




Space Cloud
acrylic on panel
8"x10" unframed

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Liquid Rock



Liquid Rock
acrylic on panel
8" x 12" unframed

Volcano images in the news
inspired this little work.

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Van Dyke Red


Van Dyke Red
acrylic on cradled panel
24" x 24" unframed

textured with acrylic mediums and textile pieces

Earthly Abstract III


Earthly Abstract III
acrylic on panel
11" x 14" unframed

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(close-up)
Colors used: quinacridone burnt orange, unbleached titanium, green gold, sepia, yellow oxide, black, raw umber

Earthly Abstract II


Earthly Abstract II
acrylic on panel
11" x 14" unframed
very textured


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(close-up)

Colors used: quinacridone burnt orange, unbleached titanium, green gold, sepia, yellow oxide, black, raw umber

Bottom of the Bed


Bottom of the Bed
(think riverbed)
acrylic on panel
8"x9" unframed


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End Of Time

End Of Time
acrylic on panel
11" x 14" unframed

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Blue Marble


Blue Marble
acrylic on panel
11" x 14" unframed

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I created this just to prove to someone I could do it with acrylics (as opposed to oils) in under an hour. I made three in forty-five minutes. This was dry by the time her hour was up. She is now going to give the new acrylics a try. I used only three colors (blue, purple, white).

(I did not use the traditional marbling technique where color is floated on a surface medium then manipulated.)


Good Old Days

Good Old Days
acrylic on canvas covered cradled panel
sides painted also, very textured
24" x 24" ready to hang

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