​Wine Merchant
Findlay, Ohio
August 2017

Some of my paintings are "uncorked" for the month of August 2017 at the Wine Merchant across from the Marathon building in downtown Findlay, Ohio. Come enjoy some great food and fine art.  They make their own gelato!

Coffee Amici
Findlay, OH
July 2017
HI, I am a painter of inspirational art living in NW Ohio.  I'm happily married, mother of two grown sons, and grandma to five wonderful grandchildren. I have loved art and music all my life.  It was my way to escape into the world of my imagination. I graduated from Anderson University with a degree to teach art in the schools.  I taught high school art for a few years. Then I met my husband and began raising our family.  During that time I made extra income by starting my own costumed singing telegram business.  It was very successful and I enjoyed spreading laughter to thousands of people over the next twenty-two years. I decided to quit so that I could use my talents more seriously for Jesus, singing and playing my harp in church concerts and singing at the bedside of the sick.

I had not drawn or painted since I got married, except two paintings I did for my sister-in-law. After my sons grew up and moved out, I wanted to redecorate. I hadn't drawn or painted anything for many years,  so what do I decide to paint first? A huge mural! I wasn't sure I'd remember how, but, it is like riding a bike. I got right back into it. I did a mural in my bedroom, painting the four walls, ceiling, and floor to look like a tropical island. I figured if I can't have my own island, I can at least paint one. When my friends saw it, they were amazed and wanted a mural too. I began doing murals and paintings, but, wasn't sure how to use it for God's glory. 

One day I was at a church workshop and someone prophesied over me that God wanted me to pick up those gifts that had been hidden in the closet a long time. I knew that God used music in the church all through history, but, I didn't know how I could use my art for Jesus. One day I asked my pastor if I could paint during church.  To my shock he gave me permission. I began painting in the back of the church during services and teaching a few art classes on worship and prophetic art. God has given me many paintings since then that have brought others and myself into a closer look into God's kingdom. With each new painting, I see another glimpse of Jesus and hope that it inspires you also into a closer relationship with our loving Creator.

​Please explore the links on my website. I offer many things: original paintings, prints, paintings on shoes, furniture, silk painting on clothing, worship flags, classes, and more.  I would love to hear from you!