I am an artist interested in painting animals, especially dogs, horses and cats. I have had a lifelong interest in art and feel a kinship with animals, so my expression in art has fused with this bond with animals.
I grew up with many animals in my home and continue to have two dogs living with me as companions. I have learned from their habits and instincts a love and joy for life.
I received my bachelor's of fine art degree from the University of Texas, Austin, and my Master's of Art Education from the University of Kansas. I have created art in various media and subject matter. I was an art educator in the Lawrence School District for seventeen years. I also taught art in Alma and in Perry, Kan. My artistic expression was also influenced by my experiences in teaching.
Since I was a kid I have been collecting beach glass so these cool plates really turned my head.
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Here’s how I behaved when I looked over and spotted the actor who plays Dr. Leslie Arzt, a high school science teacher on “Lost” (Season 1).
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Jackson Browne is hopping mad and suing John McCain for copyright infringement. It seems that Jackson’s song “Runnin’ on Empty” has turned up in a McCain campaign ad, which is blasting Barrack Obama.
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I am happy to be writing this update on my recent dental experiences, totally PAIN FREE!
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What do you do when you find yourself the proud owner of a a few antiques? Find out here!
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Over the weekend, my youngest son joined an elite club that typically recruits new members every summer, about a month before school starts. In the coming weeks, a few of his close friends will face similar induction.
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I can't be the only one who saw the news about Solzhenitsyn and thought, "What? He's still alive?"
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