About me.
Thanks for your interest in my work!
I have been creating works of art since I could grasp a paintbrush. I was born in Paxton, Illinois, a town of about 20,000 people. My mother encouraged me to paint while I was still in my high chair and by the age of 15, I began helping Mom paint signs professionally. I decided sign painting was not for me but I have been fortunate to be able to continue to make a living making art.
My new paintings are being shown at The Cottage Gallery On Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano, CA., The Showcase Gallery in Santa Ana, California, The Living Room Salon & Art Gallery in Costa Mesa, California & at the Mango Tango gallery on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Past clients include Sunkist, The California Dept. of Agriculture, Somerset Studio Magazine, Belle Amoire Magazine, Actor James Spader (Boston Legal and The Blacklist) & Singer Melissa Etheridge & hundreds of individual clients & collectors.
My illustrations have been licensed for use on a variety of products including rubber stamps, needlepoint canvas, plush, clothing, ceramic kitchen and holiday giftware, baby gift items and pet dishes.
I live in Sunny California with a small herd of cats. I love M & M’s (plain-no nuts.) I’m hopelessly inept at sewing and gardening, and I love to travel both near and far.
I live in Sunny California with a small herd of cats. I love M & M’s (plain-no nuts.) I’m hopelessly inept at sewing and gardening, and I love to travel both near and far.
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Mercedese
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Be sure to check out all of my work on social media. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Spoonflower.
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