I have an alter ego. I'm a Michigan born artist who can often be found California dreamin'. For some time now I've been painting California scenes and have put together a collection that is showcased on this site. I'll continue to add to the collection and update the site as I complete new paintings. Both my heart and soul, and time, are split between Michigan and California, both of which I love. I've been visiting California since I was a girl and I'll continue to spend time in my favorite areas out west, and to produce paintings from these visits.

There's a heightened sense of drama in the California landscape, with its rugged coastline and mountain ranges. These provide the perfect counter-point to the softer beauty of Michigan's coastline and hills. Painting each is a challenge I enjoy. My travels have taken me all along the California coast, from San Diego and Coronado Island, La Jolla, Laguna Beach, the Palos Verde peninsula, and up the coast to Santa Barbara, the bluffs along Cambria, through Big Sur to Carmel and the wonderful Pointe Lobos State Reserve, the Monterey Peninsula, up to San Francisco and Sausalito, the Point Reyes National Seashore, and wine country as well.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these original oil paintings, please visit the Contact page.