"When I retired from full-time teaching my husband encouraged me to start painting. I've always believed that change gives you wonderful opportunities!"

"I discovered that I loved working with the types of materials I had used with my students and the feeling of freedom I felt to explore new ways to use these materials was a reflection of the child-like approach to art that I found in these youngsters."

"Even though I am not making art for young children... as my original plan had been ...I feel that my work has evolved to touch the 'child' in all of us."