Nosey the Elephant was a beloved creature who's home was the Chaffee Zoo in Fresno, CA. This is a small (10 x 10) tribute to her and the children she touched with her swaying grandure.

Even with a little glitter... Even though I painted this, I still find areas of the painting that I examine with enjoyment.

Added brilliant color on a snowy day of painting.

Acrylic with free hand india ink monarch. Wing patterns are beautiful to mimic.

This was fun. And it's oh so shiny and colorful!

Painting furniture and objects is a new endeavor for me; and one I'm enjoying! I painted this full size wine barrel for Arista Wine Cellars.

This painting reflects my conflicted college career. I was a biology major and an art minor. Not sure if I had that right; but it is what it is, and I have always enjoyed the details of all things living, especially creatures of the sea and insects. This painting was purchased by my dear friends the Menannos for their wedding

This was the first of a new style of abstracts that began to reflect the absolute beauty and chaos of having (at the time 8 kids). When you are a person with art in your being, it can be hard to find time and ways to let it out. I have finally discovered that being a mother of 9 AND

Every year, I work with Holy Rosary School to create class art projects to be auctioned off the the School's Gala event. This project was created by the 6th grade. They learned a lot about pointillism!