My friends say that I was born with a paintbrush in my hand. Well, I'm not sure about that, but I always loved art. I had a great art teacher (Mr. Ruder) who introduced me to countless techniques and inspired me to develop my artistic abilities.

I took more art classes in University and received my Bachelor of Education majoring in Art and Music in 1996. While attending University, I found employment at Dutch Growers where I first started teaching folk art classes. In 2001 they decided to close their folk art department and although that door closed, another door opened called Paintin' Treasures, my own little folk art shop where I teach classes and sell various folk art supplies. Although I work long hours, I am so lucky that I get to do what I love.

In 2003 I published my first book called Sunshine Kisses and Warm Winter Wishes with Volume 2 coming out a year later and Vol 3 in 2005.  More recently, Sunshine Kisses & Warm Winter Wishes Vol 4 was just released!  It has been so exciting publishing books and sharing my designs with the world.  It is always so exciting for me to see where people are writing me from.