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Women in the beginning of settling our country had the talent and desire to create art too.

So I salute them too on this 4th of July. As they did their part also to fight to keep us free.

They had to work from morning til night trying to take care of their families.

They had to grow their food and preserve it for the hard winter seasons.

Quirky Quilt   ~  24" x 18" x 1.5"  ~  Acrylic/MM on Canvas

They had to bear children, teach them and take care of them.

They had to make the clothing, spin the thread to make the clothes, cook, clean and keep up the household.

WOW…can you imagine wanting to have time to use your artistic talent?

And to make it worse, knowing how unrealistic for a woman to be recognized as a woman with artistic talent!

Today we have so many conveniences that make it possible for women like me to find the time to purge our talent from our heart and soul.

But it is still a challenge as a woman, a female, to be accepted and recognized.

This painting is a tribute to all those women before me who still had the spirit to find a way to express themselves.

I learned to quilt as a young girl. It taught me math, patience, design and using my creativity with patterns and shapes to create something precious.

I am very grateful for this knowledge and the time I have to create.

Quirky Quilt   ~  24" x 18" x 1.5"  ~  Acrylic/MM on Canvas

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Davidson NC is a quaint, quiet but vibrant small town about 25+/- north of Charlotte NC. Population about 12,000.

And I have lived in Davidson in the same house for 21 years. When we first decided to move from Newark, NY to NC, we lived in Charlotte for 5 years. So I know a lot about both areas. I started my graphic design and illustration business in Charlotte and continued it in Davidson until 2008.

When the recession started in 2008, I decided to close my business and take the plunge for my passion as a fine artist specializing in painting. It has not been an easy process. 

Living in a small community is great because you get close to so many people who support you from your community.

My gardening takes up much of my free time and I have an extensive garden. I have something blooming all year round. It centers me and allows me to dig in the dirt to relieve stress and anxiety.

But I also transform my garden flowers into fantasy blooms on canvas. My imagination plays with them and creates a garden with no upkeep once they are painted on canvas.

If you can’t or don’t have the time to garden, the next best thing for your health is a painting of flowers or garden. That is why they have them hanging in most hospitals. Buy a flower for your health.

Left to right: Healing Power of Flowers ~ One Power Flower  ~ both paintings are 36" x 36" x 1.5" Acrylic/MM on Canvas

Left to right: Flowers on Antique Table  ~  12" x 9" ~ Acrylic/MM on Paper

 Flowers on White Antique Table  ~ 24" x 18" ~ Acrylic/MM on Canvas

Besides walking most days to the park or over to the Davidson College Campus, going for coffee with a friend to Summit Coffee where they have live local bands on the weekends outside is also a treat.

Living in a small, quaint town suits my personality just fine. I have never been comfortable in large crowds.

Where do you live and what fits your style?

Contact me for availability on these paintings as originals or prints. Or if I can help you in any way.