My mom always said I started drawing as soon as I could hold a pencil. I took art in high school and was all set to go to art school in Philadelphia, but a twist of fate led me in a different direction. Instead, I attended LaSalle University, majored in Elementary and Special Education, and earned my master's in Reading from New Jersey State College. I did find my way back to art and studied under Karl Kuerner, a leading Brandywine artist, who was mentored by Andrew Wyeth.

Another one of my passions is writing. I am the author and illustrator of A Dream Inside, a children's book about the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly. I also have a story published in Chicken Soup for the Soul - Reboot Your Life. Her most recent book is The Well-Nourished Artist: 8 Ways to Feed Your Creative Soul. Grab your copy here.