As a young girl, I loved to draw animals and faces. I was inspired by my mother who worked as a colorist for portrait studios. When my sister and I were young, my mother would work at home and I would often watch her paint with oils. I became very interested in oil painting , but not until I was a young women.

I attended classes in Quincy and on the South Shore. I studied with some talented teachers. However, I have done a lot of painting on my own. I have enjoyed painting a variety of subject matter from figures sunbathing at the beach, street scenes with figures, lobster and fishing boats in the harbor, still life and animals.