Pleasing artwork is indeed first contemplated by the eye of the beholder but I believe, more importantly, it resides in the heart of the beholder. When someone sees a piece of artwork and is immediately engaged by it or admires it, an emotional connection is made. The viewer may try to understand why they like it or simply enjoy the relationship. Whatever meaning they draw is legitimate. There is no single definition of art.

My joy in creating artwork which resonates lies in bringing to life the pleasing images which already exist in my mind's eye, in my heart. When I see something, or an idea occurs to me, which captures my attention I know to trust that inner voice. In only a few seconds, I can analyze line, shadow, form, color, and determine if this is indeed something I wish to pursue. When I have created a balanced, lovely painting or drawing, which pleases me and leaves a small door open to further interpretation by a viewer, then I have achieved my goal.

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois – Bachelor of Science, Visual Communication, graduated magna cum laude, 1983. 
• Elgin College, Elgin, Illinois – Associate of Arts, graduated summa cum laude, 1981. 
• Washington University, School of Fine Art, St. Louis, Missouri – attended 1960 - 1961. 
• Fontbonne College, St. Louis, Missouri – attended 1959 - 1960. 

• National Scholastic Art Awards, 1959. Blue Ribbon Award of Achievement. 
• Ralston Purina Corporate Show, St. Louis, Missouri, 1988. Third place. 
• Fall Festival of the Arts, Chesterfield, Missouri, 1991. Best of Show. 

• Best of Missouri Hands – Juried Artist. 
• Greater St. Louis Art Association, St. Louis, Missouri. 
• Art St. Louis at the St. Louis Design Center.
• Columbia Art League, Columbia, Missouri. 
• Represented by fine art galleries in Galena, Illinois and Columbia, Missouri.