I'm married to my wonderful woodworker and personal frame maker, Dave, going on 42 years! My daughter Laura, she directs and acts in plays for community Theatre. I do the props for them, it's so much fun! Whenever we get the chance our family enjoys traveling together, the whole lot of us! My Hubby, myself, my daughter, my son-in-law, and his son too! We like to travel all over the US, we've been to Los Vegas, Gatlinburg, Hiltonhead, and Fort Lauderdale. Going to the beach was particularly inspirational, I made some beach themed art! My other hobbies include; reading, binge watching shows, knitting, scrapbooking, and I love shopping! My crafting experience has certainly evolved over the years. From the plastic canvas fad of the eighties to quilting, decoupage, knitting and scrapbooking--I've tried them all. I love being creative but without a distinct medium, I felt like a crafter and not enough like an artist. Finally, my daughter gave me much needed advice in 2011: concentrate on one thing and perfect it. Thus started my journey utilizing upcycled wallpaper, scrapbooking paper, and clippings from books and magazines. I have amassed over 400 discontinued wallpaper books and collect used books from shops, library sales and on line merchants. Another special thing happened in 2011. Our daughter didn't have a lot to spend that Christmas so she did something heartfelt for me. The gift was in an envelope labeled "open last." After much anticipation, I pulled out the letter. And I cried happy tears. In her spare time she had called art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, anyone and everyone in Cincinnati and Northern Ky who displayed local artist's work. She was able to secure me three interviews which led to a couple of solo art shows and a huge display at High Street gallery in Cincinnati. This display yielded my first big sale cementing my decision to pursue art as a career. Our daughter believed in me and gave me the confidence to continue my passion for art.