I first discovered watercolor painting in high school—many years ago now. As a teenager, I was instantly captivated by the medium. There was something almost magical about it, especially the way colors bloomed and blended on paper with nothing more than the touch of clear water. I was drawn to its simplicity and to the unique challenge of capturing light by allowing the white of the paper itself to shine through.​Life soon became full with college, marriage, career, and family, leading to an unexpected 45-year pause from painting. Then came retirement—and the pandemic. Strangely, the combination of the two gave me the gift of time and the opportunity to rediscover watercolor.​With the guidance of my wonderful teacher, Lori McQueeney, along with the inspiration of talented artists offering online tutorials, my passion for painting has been reignited. Creativity now feels as though it simply pours out of me.I am fortunate to split my time between the Hudson Valley of New York and the shoreline of Connecticut. The landscapes in both places are endlessly inspiring in every season—the vast skies, the light filtering through the trees, reflections shimmering on snow, and water around nearly every bend. There is never a shortage of beauty to capture.Over the past few years, I’ve been grateful for opportunities to exhibit my work at local venues, including libraries, coffee houses, and town halls. I hope you enjoy my art as much as I enjoy creating it.​