Since moving to Kentucky with my family in 1992, I've fallen in love with the beauty and history of my adopted state, the wealth of historic sites and miles and miles of beautiful countryside. I've learned about the peaceful nature and ingenuity of the Shakers from Pleasant Hill and South Union, KY. I've revisited history through Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactments in Kentucky and Tennessee. By visiting old pioneer settlements, I've gained a new understanding and appreciation for those brave individuals who settled this new land with all its hardships. I love exploring and finding the old barns and bridges that dot the countryside as well as the many horse farms in Kentucky. Through my photography, I am attempting to preserve this heritage.

Images of our history seem to look better in black and white; scenes of Shaker life, old barns, pioneer log cabins, covered bridges. They become vivid reminders of the way things used to be. My color images reflect the many hues and moods to be found in nature. The greens in Kentucky are like no other greens I've ever seen before!

Clients have said of my work "That looks like home!" and "That's Kentucky!" They've also told me they feel a sense of peace in looking at my images.

I treasure the sense of history to be found everywhere I look. Kentucky and Tennessee abound in memories of brave, honest, hardworking people who loved this beautiful land and left it to us to preserve for future generations.

The photos I take, in these places we so enjoy, are only part of the story. Without my husband's help, none of it would be possible. He prints, enlarges, mats and frames my work. He loads and unloads, sets up and takes down displays as we go to shows. Best of all, he shares my joy in all the trips we make to find new scenes to photograph. Without him, the getting there would be no fun!

I am a juried member of the Kentucky Arts Council: Visual Arts at the Market program, The Kentucky Arts Council's Kentucky Collection and Platinum 10 projects and the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. I am a Kentucky Arts Council/Kentucky Historical Society Community Scholar. In Kentucky, my work can be seen at The Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, The Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, The Top Drawer Gallery in Berea, CoffeeTree Books in Morehead, Joseph-Beth's in Lexington, Old Washington Inc. Visitor's Center in Maysville, Court Street Gifts in Winchester, Laurel Gorge Welcome Center in Sandy Hook, General Butler State Resort Park and Blue Licks State Resort Park, the Chamber of Commerce office in Flemingsburg, and Doodles Studio and Gallery in Flemingsburg. My work may also be seen at Smoky Mountain Ridge Resort, Pigeon Forge, TN and The Turtle Shell in Gatlinburg, TN.