Who Am I?

Although my formal education is in the sciences (Chemistry and Nursing) I have always been drawn to artistic pursuits. I spent many years painting with oils until it became clear that the palette and easel could not withstand the onslaught of numerous, vibrant children.  At that point I got my first DSLR camera, which rekindled the interest in photography that had begun in childhood.  I have been at it ever since. My husband says that the advent of good, digital cameras has saved buckets of money at our house because I used up so much film.  I am not sure he is right about that, but we’ll let him think so!

As photo enhancement software became available I was able to expand my creative pursuits beyond the simple photo.  I began with enhancing images, and moved on to restoring damaged photos.  I also build collages, design cards and paint digital portraits from photos.  I derive great satisfaction from creating photography-based art, and in restoring photographic history by bringing photos back from the disaster of old age and damage.