I was born in California, raised in Ohio, and have lived the past 26 years in North Carolina.

I became an artist the day my Mom gave me my first crayon.  There have been many supporting jobs along the way such as Law Enforcement and teaching school.  Painting contemporary and abstract art has always been my passion. 

In 2005, through a "twist of fate", I along with two neighbors took in a stray cat.  Of course, she was pregnant and we all loved her.  I had to paint them.  They were my inspiration, though I've had my own cats for many years.  It was only a matter of time before I was painting abstract cats.  Next thing I knew, I was selling my cat paintings and prints all over the country, and more recently, internationally.  I currently have 3 cats/studio assistants.