Gratitude –

This page is designed to acknowledge those who have blessed my life and my art.

Firstly, I’d like to give love and praise and thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ, for His mercy and grace, and for the many ways He blesses me, day in and day out…and for the beautiful world He has created.  May my work glorify You!

For the love of my husband of 28 years, Billy, who has been my greatest fan…who believed in me even when I didn’t; 

For the gift of Brett and Ashton, my two sons…I couldn’t have asked for more!

For Nance, Ruth, Lee, Paula, and Nancy, better friends could not be possible; 

For all the artists I have met along the way who have spent time trying to answer my many questions, and have had an influence on my art,  especially Carole McClintock, Sally Mettler, Joe Anna Arnett,  Sherrie McGraw, Pat Moran, Robert Johnson, Scott Christensen, Morgan Weistling, Chris Magadini, Johanna Harmon, Jane Corsellis, Adra Brown, Diane Hall, and Olga Plam…and the so many others…thank you for your talent and gift to me and to the world of art;

And to the voices of the past, John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn, Emil Carlsen, William Merritt Chase, and the many others who continue to bring inspiration to me and others; and finally,

For the  Representatives and Collectors who have appreciated my work  - I offer my heartfelt thanks;  It is an honor to be affiliated with you all.  Thank you for everything!!

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