B. 1955, Hillsboro, Oregon I grew up on my family's wheat and cattle ranch in Montana's Highwood Mountains. The Big Sky Country, along with the ranch buildings, barns, and bunkhouses made a lasting impression. The wide open spaces and abandoned buildings fed the sensibilities of a young imagination. During my youth, generations of family ranching came to an end as my grandparents sold the ranch and retired. My immediate family returned to Oregon for a somewhat more urban experience. I attended the San FranciscoArt Institute, matriculating in 1988. I remained in the Bay Area until 2007, when my husband and I relocated to Truchas, NM, in pursuit of a studio with a view and full-time painting opportunities. |