I have been immersed in Art all my years while growing up and living near Lake Michigan. I earned a BS and BFA from Central Michigan University and then taught K-12 Art for 32 years, where I co-founded the Kaleva Art Gallery Cooperative. I have shown my work in many regional shows including the Ramsdell in Manistee, Paul Oliver Center in Frankfort, Glen Arbor Art Center, Duluth Arts Gallery, Minnesota, University of Eastern Illinois, and a sculpture commissioned by Boston College.