Although I started out learning how to paint landscapes and seascapes using a popular wet-on-wet technique, I quickly realized that I wanted to learn how to paint more detail. I discovered Wilson Bickford along with several other artists that teach more detailed wet-on-wet styles. 

I signed up for a 4-day portrait class with Valerie Stewart in November 2017. It was at that class that I fell in love with the portrait technique. Valerie invited me to a semi-private class and recommended that I take her certification class. I had finally found my niche. I became a certified portrait instructor under Valerie in less than a year.

A very instrumental mentor to me is Marion Dutton. Marion’s online portrait courses helped me improve my skills in a very short period of time. I then became a MazArt Associate Painting Partner. Learning Marion’s approach to the portrait technique was able to help me achieve more realistic portrait paintings. I will always be taking classes to learn new techniques so that I can teach them to my students.  

My  painting, November Breeze, made the cover of the St. Augustine Entertainer magazine for November 2019. My painting of Santa, The Nice Book – Santa, made the cover of the St. Augustine Entertainer for December 2019. 

Current Galleries and Other Markets:  

• The Art Box Gallery - downtown St. Augustine, Florida
• The Art Studio at the Beach - St. Augustine Beach, Florida
• Coconut Barrel - Artisan Market

Certificates: 

• Valerie Stewart – Certified Portrait Instructor 
• Wilson Bickford – Trained Teacher for a variety of wet-on-wet techniques 
• Marion Dutton – MazArt Associate Painting Partner 

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.