I have been painting for the past fifteen years, and selling my work at our Gallery/Café. My home and Studio are located on the bank of the beautiful Kankakee River; my inspiration and desire to paint come from the influence of my surroundings. The Midwest is a constantly changing scene, and I get motifs from the water, the prairie grasses, the farmers fields, the ditches, the sunrises over the river, and the feeling of being in touch with the earth when I am working in my garden. Painting for me is the song of my life, and I am the happiest when I have just completed a piece that I consider a work of art. Someone once asked how I could bear to sell my work. My first thought was, how could I bear not to? I now have art collectors from all over the United States, and consider my paintings on display in their homes to be an honor. I know what a privilege it has been for me to have a place to show my work. The fact that people who love good food are very likely to be interested in and love art has been a blessing for me, and I am thankful. The paintings are all framed and ready to hang. Please call or e-mail for prices and any other questions.