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280 Living, Uniting through art

280 Reporter, Chelsea art classes inspire creativity in community

My Story

My love of painting started over 35 years ago. I was at first a stay-at-home Mom when I signed up for my first painting class when I was looking for something creative and fun to do. I was introduced to the power of the paint brush and was hooked from then on.

Faith brought me to Alabama 6 years ago to be near family.  I love the beauty of this state and the warmth of the people. Not having to work full-time and being able to dedicate my heart and soul to painting was a gift from God.  Soon after moving, I was chosen to be an Art Educator for GOLDEN paints -- an honor I truly treasure; I was chosen along with just 19 other talented artists nationwide and Canada.  We spent a week of intense training in New Orleans and became friends for life. (I pinch myself to believe I had not been dreaming this!) I was later chosen to become an Artist Educator for Silver Brushes Ltd.

My purpose is to introduce as many people as I can to the therapeutic powers of painting.  I love working at corporate events, organizing fundraisers with other creatives, and spreading the painting “bug” to anyone who wants to give it a try.  I love to see how women get empowered and become their most creative selves.

I am a proud member of the Mountain Brook Art Association, Shelby County Arts Council, Montgomery Artist Guild, Chilton County Art Association, and Middle Tennessee Decorative Artists Group.

You can find me teaching at Alabama Art Supply, Shelby County Arts Council, Chilton County Artists Guild and at events around town . When I am not in Alabama, I travel to teach in Florida, Tennessee and any other place where people want to discover the freedom of creativity.