In trepidation I began, deciding I would just quit if they didn't like me. I taught for nine years, until I finally moved to the Tallahassee area in 1988. I picked up teaching again when I moved to my current residence where I have an art studio.

During these years I also painted commissioned portraits, the portrait being my true love, as well as sold paintings of other subjects. I primarily paint in oils, but have also received awards in watercolor and acrylics.

I have participated in numerous outdoor shows and entered competitions periodically. I currently teach five classes per week, and show my work on weekends in my Gallery located in Havana, Florida.