Having been born in Phoenix and raised in Wickenburg, Arizona has been my home most of my life. Although, I spent 12 years in wonderful Wyoming raising my 3 children, I was happy to get back to the Sonoran Desert in 1996.

Art has always been in my life. My grandfather was an oil painter and my father was a great sketcher and saddle maker, tooling beautiful works of art. I was taught to appreciate artistic ability and quality from them, at an early age. 

I have also dabbled in oil painting and sketching off and on through the years, but it wasn’t until 2019 that I found clay and it became my passion. 

In early 2023, I became the chair of the Wickenburg Clay Group. I spend most days at the art club creating and enjoying the friendships I have made there. 
 
I also enjoy getting out into the desert to ride our side by side, go camping and rock hounding. 

My other joy is being the “Nawnie” to 7 grands and 4 great grands. 

Artistic ability has shown up in my children and now some of my grands. I’m very happy that this part of my heritage is continuing on.