I started painting as a creative outlet eight years ago when my children were young. I took watercolor classes in the evening and painted at home usually after my children went to bed. I loved the transparency of watercolor, and the layering effect that could be achieved with the medium.

I reached a point where I wanted to start earning money from painting, so I took some additional seminars and started painting murals for clients who had seen my work. I continued to work on my watercolor technique as time allowed. As my painting technique improved, I wanted to focus on painting tropical scenes, beaches and other subjects that are found in Florida and the Caribbean.

I travel to places in Florida and the Caribbean frequently for my inspiration. I am constantly taking pictures of tropical scenery that I want to capture in a painting. I put an incredible amount of hours into each painting, because I try to achieve a sense of realism in my work. When someone looks at my paintings, the greatest compliment that they can give is to say "I want to be there."

I choose to use vibrant colors in my work and the layering process is extensive. I never rush to finish a painting because I find that if I don't think through the process entirely, I will never be happy with the end result.