Storyteller with a Paintbrush
Before I ever picked up a paintbrush, I was a storyteller. As an educator, keynote speaker, and lupus advocate, I’ve spent decades sharing stories that uplift and inspire — whether in classrooms, at medical conferences, or standing before audiences of patients and caregivers. I’ve always believed that stories connect us and spark hope.
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I began painting in the second half of life, surrounded by the vibrant beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast. What started as a creative exploration quickly became a powerful continuation of my life’s work. I realized that my canvases were telling stories too — not with words, but with brushstrokes, color, emotion, and movement.
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Working primarily in acrylic, I strive to capture the joy that comes from being fully alive and present to the natural world. My art is shaped by my love of nature, the resilience of the human spirit, and my personal journey living with lupus. Those same themes have long shaped my voice as a speaker and advocate.
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Today, my art is an extension of that lifelong calling. I still speak, I still serve, and I still believe in the unsinkable spirit that lives in all of us.​
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When I’m not in my studio, you’ll find me — camera phone in hand — walking with my dog, Daisy, through the shores and estuaries of Tampa Bay, or spending time with my husband Tony (my high school sweetheart!) and our two wonderful daughters.
