Artist's Statement: I have "dabbled" in painting all my life, but now I wish to seriously study and learn all types of painting. I am very interested in the artist life, too, which Allison is so great about teaching!

Title: Angel of Peace Medium: Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2002 Statement: I have always loved angels and have quite a collection of them! After the horror of 9-11-01, I felt the need to paint the "Angel of Peace." Trying to keep peace in the world today is an exhausting job -- the Angel of Peace is taking a moment to rest. Title: Spring Day in the Garden Medium: Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2003 Statement: "Spring Day in the Garden" reminds me of the gardens my lovely mother-in-law, Barbara, has on our family farm. It is such a joy to walk, sit, and enjoy her gardens every spring. I am so lucky!