I grew up in Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville) and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in English and Drama.  I had a sixteen year teaching career in Florida (Pensacola and West Palm Beach), and have been married to my husband, Joe, for 48 years.  When I retired, I was searching for an artistic outlet and decided on collage and alcohol ink.  I've always enjoyed other artists' work in this medium, and I have developed a true love for it.