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I am an Ohio artist, and avid learner.

Art scholarships brought me to the Andrews School for Girls in Willoughby, Ohio and the Art Institute of Akron. I attended Kent State University, Columbus College or Art and Design, and the Cape Cod School of Art, I've taken advantage of the opportunity to study with some wonderful teachers, including; Adele Chafetz, Marvin Triguba, Daniel Smith, Paul Milia, Virginia Cobb, Katherine Chang Liu-, Pat San Souci and most recently Paul Heussenstaum and internationally known mandala painter.

I began my career as a portrait painter and then moved to watercolor and pastel painting. In 2000, I opened Merry Nova Studio in Worthington, Ohio where I offer classes in collage, layering, watercolor and mandalas. These classes provide a highly supportive space for both advanced and beginning artists.

My work has been in many shows, including four solo shows. I am affiliated with the Worthington Area Art League, Central Ohio Watercolor Society, the Ohio Watercolor Society and the Society of Layerists in Multi Media. 

My focus in on art as a spiritual expression. My goals are to continue my spiritual unfolding through art and to help others bring art into play on their spiritual journeys