When I pick up a pen for my line drawings or when I grab a brush for my fractal paintings, I first listen to the air around me.  In the air, I hear a symphony of creativity and inspiration that leads me to a use a pen or brush.  When I paint, I am listening to the melody in silence and from that silence emerges the abstract paintings motifs that create the patterns that make my Lelura designs.  Sometimes the peaceful air around me helps me create the essence of a landscape that will become a line drawing for a towel or scarf.

Living among so much striking beauty on the Oregon coast fuels my creative spirt.  It enables me to draw on the essentials of life as well as express the unique and natural swirls of my fractal paintings.

I have undergraduate B.S degree from the University of Oregon in Fine and Applied Arts. I earned a MBA Degree from the University of Phoenix. I was a scholarship recipient and student at Savannah College of Art and Design for a MFA degree in Painting.

My work has been in various shows and festivals locally on the Southwest Oregon Coast. Over the years, I have held several Volunteer Positions at the Pelican Bay Art Association such as a Board Member, Chair of the Azalea Festival Art Show or as Gallery Coordinator. I was honored to be the recipient of some Judge appointments for a few local shows. Also, as an Art Teacher I have taught several Children’ and Adult Art Classes in our local art community.  Lastly, as an Artist, I hold numerous Copyrights for Paintings and was also awarded a Trademark for Lelura in Scarves and Bed Linens.