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http://www.paint1too.com

As an artist I love to draw and I love to teach others to create works of art.  When I became acquainted with Tole painting in the late 1970's I discovered a way to teach those who desired to paint yet had no formal art training. This was immediately a positive attraction for me.  I had listened to others saying 'oh I wish I could paint like you do' for so long and didn't see anyway I could possibly teach someone to paint who had not studied art.  It seemed like it would be an overwhelming if not impossible task. Because of my association with decorative painting I have had the satisfaction of helping hundreds of individuals learn to paint, develop skills and gain confidence in their various artistic endeavors. 

I have loved to teach drawing classes for older children and also adult classes which have sometimes been based on Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards.  I have taught various forms of art and painting classes since 1978.  I have donated paintings for various fund raising auctions and sales, including the Primary Children's Hospital's annual fund raiser 'Festival of Trees'.  I love to paint for my own enjoyment although I enjoy the challenge of commissioned work.  I have been commissioned to paint furniture pieces, paint on the walls of homes including many bedrooms and play rooms for children.  I have done faux finishing and painting on walls in several offices. I also did faux finishing in the penthouse home of a local publisher and have helped friends with projects in their homes.   

I designed and painted stage scenery for a children's performing group for several years and have also taught the 'Art Start' program in elementary schools.    Over the years I have had the fun of painting store windows for the Christmas holidays and designing and painting scenery for elementary school productions and church road shows.  I recently did some restoration painting work in the marvelous Temple located on historic Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah and I very much consider this an honor.  I also still enjoy being a student and love to experience the many different ways we can accomplish works of art.

 
I am active in the Society of Decorative Painters and attend several conventions each year.  I have served as Vice President/ President Elect, President, Past President and Retreat Committee Chairman for the Utah Guild of Heritage Artists and currently serve as the Newsletter Editor for the Western Colorado Decorative Artists in 2007."