“I’ve always had an emotional response to color and texture. I see it, feel it, paint it, and I find it’s not the “what” of the painting, but the “how”...I think that is why multi media, in all its varied forms, has become so much a part of my creative journey.”

A native Californian, I have lived in the Sacramento area for over 40 years. I have been a graphic designer since 1975, and currently the owner of IQ Design, Inc. In 2013, I was very fortunate to open Gallery iQ...a dream come true...combining business and passion into one location in Rocklin, CA. As time moves forward, I closed Gallery IQ in 2019 to pursue other pursuits.

I have responded to color since I was a little girl – visually and emotionally – so after 25 years of being in graphics, I finally decided to follow a heartfelt passion and start painting. Through classes and workshops, I began my journey discovering the what and how of painting...style, medium, light, value, composition, and the “magic” that makes a painting sing. “There is still so much more to explore!” What I discovered is that your medium is your voice...your sense of design and color is instrumental in determining your success.

I have been involved with Rocklin Fine Arts for ,any years, serving as past president and vice president. I have participated in the Placer Arts Studio Tour, been an award winner at several regional shows, judged at the California State Fair Student Graphics venue, Western States Horse Expo Art Show, Vacaville Art League, Lincoln Arts, and led several different critique groups. I taught workshops and classes at Gallery iQ, and was instrumental in bringing national and international artists to teach workshops at the gallery. I have chaired, hosted and curated many shows throughout my art career. I am honored to be one of the prestigious artists exhibiting at the High Hand Art Gallery, Loomis, CA, and Auburn Old Town Gallery, Auburn, CA. Member of Blue Line Gallery, Roseville, and Art League of Lincoln.