I grew up in Northern California, and lived in a house built on stilts over a marsh. I had a wonderful, inspiring childhood along the boardwalk watching the birdlife on the marshes, and the tidewaters. I have always loved watching the different color patterns in the water and sky

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I have made my home here in Bandon and enjoy walking the beaches and watching the many moods of the ocean. I love painting outdoors and have joined the plein air painting group. I am a member of Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio where my paintings are on display. I especially enjoy watercolors, acrylics and collage. I am excited to belong to this gallery where the artists are so talented and give me inspiration.

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This particular series of work is a result of my world-wide travels and wanting to express those experiences in a variety of art mediums. My late husband and I sailed for 6 years in Mexico and the South Pacific. We visited villages and met families and got to immerse ourselves in the cultures we visited: Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, Hawaii and Alaska are a few of my favorites. I’ve also been to South Africa, Spain, Italy, France, Monte Carlo, Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands, the Greek Islands, and even gone around Cape Horn!

In each country, I took my watercolors and pad and did some small paintings to record the colors and feel of the places. I also took many photos and wrote notes to remember each place.

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