While my husband and I were vacationing in Arizona in 2006 I became bored just
sitting in the desert. I heard of a One-Stroke painting class at a Michael's in Yuma and
decided to try it just for something to do. When I returned to Ohio I found that Donna
Dewberry was conducting a course in Cleveland teaching her One-Stroke techniques.
After taking her course I received her teaching certification. Since that time I have
taken oil courses from Priscilla Hauser and Dorothy Dent in both florals and
landscapes and received their teaching certifications as well.
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Other art teachers I have studied under were Jim Dickens, who developed an acrylic
technique painting with a brush in both hands, as well as Bill Kufahl, a well-known oil
portrait artist.
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I am an active member of the Port Clinton Artist's Club and the Greater Port Clinton
Area Arts Council. I have won awards in numerous art shows but my true love is
teaching art and sharing what I've learned. In the past I've taught art classes at Pat
Catan's and my art gallery and teaching studio in Marblehead, but now I am teaching
art classes using acrylics and oils in my home studio on Catawba. If you'd like further
information about my Artfully Done painting classes just email me at
artfullydone@ymail.com or call me at 419-341-0817.
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I am a firm believe that the Lord has given each of us a talent of some kind. Some just
don't realize it until later in life. I was in my early 60s before I ever held a paintbrush in
my hand. Looking back, it amazes me that I am where I am today, all because of being
bored while sitting in the desert one day while on vacation 16 years ago.
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