I stand in awe of the natural, the beautiful, the environment and my dream is to share its color, its light, its form, its movement. If I can share just a fraction of what I find beautiful, peaceful, calming and joyful then I have contributed to making this a better world. I am a new and emerging mixed media artist having only discovered mixed media at the tender age of 72 years. Why did I leave it so long you ask? Life choices dictate our life trajectory and sometimes we do what is expected and not what we enjoy. I am now retired and in my element. Everyday I find joy in discovery, in color, in light, in form, in process and in materials. I try to convey this on canvas and on paper, realizing my childhood dream of becoming a professional artist. Last year I enrolled in the Milan Art Mastery Program and discovered a whole new world. I had been painstakingly painting landscapes for over 30 years and was totally frustrated with the process and now this new teaching allowed me to let loose and explore materials, process, color and design. Join me as I journey down this new exciting path.