Short Bio
I am a colored pencil and pastel artist based in East Texas and an active member of the Lufkin Art Guild. I am a retired science teacher filling my time with learning new media and techniques.
Statement
I was born in Lufkin, lived in Lufkin most of my life, and graduated from Lufkin High School where I taught biology, anatomy & physiology, forensic science, and a few others. I retired 5 years ago after 30 years of teaching. Now I have more time to enjoy creating art. I consider myself a colored pencil and pastel artist and recently, I have been experimenting with watercolor and gouache. I am a “wannabe” photographer because I am always on the lookout for scenes in nature to draw. I have been a member of Lufkin Art Guild since 2012.
Peek-a-Boo Cardinal (2014) is my oldest piece. I like it because of the bird’s posture. My favorite is Red Deer Hinds is a pastel from a photo I took at Fossil Rim Wildlife Park in Glen Rose, Texas. It’s probably my favorite because I took my son there with me for his 30th birthday and it reminds me of the good time we had that day.
Resume / CV
EDUCATION
M.S. in Natural Science, Biology emphasis August 2011 Stephen F. Austin State University
B.S. in Biology December 1988 Stephen F. Austin State University
Graduate Vocational Nurse May 1983 Angelina College
EXPERIENCE
Instructor BIOL 2404 Dual Credit General Anatomy & Physiology: 2020 – 2021 Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Instructor BIOL 2401 Dual Credit Anatomy & Physiology I: 2017 – 2019 Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Forensic Science: 2014-2021 Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Human Anatomy & Physiology: 2005 – 2021 Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Pathophysiology, Medical Microbiology, Intro to Principles of Health Science 2007 – 2009 LHS, Lufkin, Texas
Biology, Aquatic Science, Pathophysiology, Intro to Principles of Health Science:2006-2007 LHS, Lufkin, Texas
Biology: 2004-2005 Corsicana High School Corsicana, Texas
Ecology, Life Science: 2003-2004 Walter Reed Middle School Los Angeles, California
Biology: 1991-2003 Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Human Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science: 1991-1993 Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas
Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science: 1990-1991 Big Sandy High School, Dallardsville, Texas
PUBLICATIONS
Electron micrograph April 2011 cover of Texas Journal of Microscopy
Identification and Effects of Necrotrophic Fungal Pathogens on Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) presented at Botany 2012 Conference in Columbus, Ohio
EXHIBITIONS
Lufkin Art Guild Featured Artist Show June 1 – August 4, 2024
Member of Lufkin Art Guild since 2012 and participated in LAG shows, winning numerous ribbons, including 1 Best of Show Award.
Participant in Lone Star Art Guild shows since 2013 and won several awards.
