I have been a calligrapher for over thirty years, having been hooked during a materials of art class in college. My first teacher, in 1976, was master calligrapher Lloyd Reynolds, and I have continued my studies with many inspiring teachers since that time.
My husband Doug and I have lived in Langley for thirty one years. I grew up on or near the east shores of Lake Washington, with mountain views, so the move to Whidbey in 1977 was a perfect place to live and raise our family. With children grown, I enjoy more time to pursue my art. I teach part time as an art teacher at South Whidbey Intermediate School. This teaching position has given me the desire to integrate my calligraphy with other medium. It also affords me the opportunity to work in my studio when I am not teaching.
I love my studio. It almost feels like a treehouse. Lush bushes fill the windows on one wall of my studio, and the window over my work table looks towards the water and Mt. Baker. I feel truly blessed to be able to work in this lovely spot. I can go up there some evenings for what I first believe will be an hour or less, and before long four hours has gone by. Pictured on this blog is the far wall of my studio. Written on this wall are inspiring words by Julia Cameron (The Artist Way)which affirm me each day as I work in my studio.
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