Nature & Wildlife Photography & Artist

I am from the foothills of Western NC.  As a child I spent a good deal of time playing outside.  There wasn't much on the TV then, but plenty of make believe.  I shared my adventures with my twin sister, Johna.  We both still love animals and the outdoors.  Johna never got into photography and hated the piano lessons, but does paint quite well.  I continued with the flute and piano joining the Marine Corps Band at the age of 18.  Today my passions include nature photography, painting, and music.   From piano, to flute, art, and swimming, had a many, many lessons as a child.  I have continued my education over the decades with classes and workshops.  These days, I  mostly strive to create a  sense of beauty, tranquility and mystery in my work.   In 2010, Steve and I moved to western Colorado where my focus turned primarily to landscape and nature photography. I still love to play the flute and piano, but feel my best inspiration comes from being out-of-doors hiking with Steve and camera.  As well as being a vendor for multiple stores in the National Parks, I have been honored to have my work featured or published by the National Geographic Society, The National Park Foundation, The National and International Audubon Society, The National Park Service,  and the Department of the Interior.