We all respond to the ocean, sand dunes, green forests, sparkling water, fields of flowers, colors of fall, snow, warm fire, and a bountiful table, as well as all the tragedies of our lives. Some will write about it, some will make music or sculptures, and some will paint. As a result of our life experiences we will each express ourselves in our own way. That is the beauty of art.

Born on the Oregon coast, nurtured by the beauty around me, from a very early age I knew that I wanted to become an artist. I became an art major, married a Naval Officer, moved many times, took many workshops, studied with some fine teachers, working in watercolor, oil acrylics,
and now pastels and mixed media. We have now moved permanently to Medford, OR. e-mail: ina28@charter.net.