Like many of our local artists, I began to draw and paint when I was a child, decorating my notebooks with birds and flowers. Since then, art has been interwoven into my daily life. While I received a B.A. degree in English from CSUS, I also studied art both privately and in various schools. Belonging to several art guilds has been beneficial in my life-long learning process due to the many fine artists who enjoy teaching classes and sharing the knowledge they have acquired over years of study. I am honored that my work has been displayed alongside theirs in local shows.