History
After relocating to Flagstaff, Arizona, from my Midwest upbringing, I started Smart Graphics. I handled several accounts while there. I worked for Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff Mall, Little America Hotel, Aspen Hill Hospital, Colorado River Electric and multiple private businesses. I began teaching at Northern Arizona University in a summer camp for high school graduates interested in the art fields. I also taught at Collins College in Tempe, Arizona. Mostly I enjoyed having students in my own studio helping them learn drawing and painting. In 2012 I moved to Roseville and have been engaged in teaching. Currently I have a showing at the Martha Riley Library with 13 of my own pieces and 6 students are also represented. While running my graphic design business I have held classes in my home in the evenings and on weekends and now offer both full time.
Specialties
I am a 30 year veteran graphic designer, illustrator and fine artist. I offer art lessons in my home in group sessions with graphite, colored pencil, pastel, oil, acrylic and watercolor. I cover all subjects: still life's, landscapes, florals, the figure, portraits, etc. I work with my students at there level and pace. I am available for commissions, graphic design projects, painting parties and anything requiring a commercial or fine artist. Murals, book illustrations, logos, brochures, website graphics and design are all available.