BIO

 I was born in Iceland but have lived most of my life in Maryland.  I was fortunate to attend Columbus College of Art and Design on an awarded scholarship, and continued my education over the years with many classes and workshops with artists I admire,  and have taken other college courses.  I worked as a commericial illustrator and photographer before concentrating on both sculpture and  oil painting.  Currently am a member of 'Oil Painters of America", 'Salmagundi Club',  'Vallery Art Association', and 'Spectrum Seven'.  I am listed in the 'National Museum of Women in the Arts', and' The Artists Bluebook'.   I have won numerous awards in juried shows,  had one person shows in Washington County Museum of Fine Art in Hagerstowsn, MD;   Shepherd College, WV;  and ListGallery, Reykjavik, Iceland and others.   Also, I have shown in numerous galleries over the years.  My work is in private and corporate collections both in the U.S. and Europe.  I had one of my paintings donated by a collector and accepted for the WCMFA permanent collection.
     My painting style could be called impressionist realism,  and I paint many paintings of Iceland and Maryland landscapes, and often paint my 'mindscapes' (which can be most anything),  as well as  a wide variety of subjects. 
I also teach an oil painting class in my studio.

Statement--   I strive to paint with a balance of intellect and emotion and hope to touch other minds and hearts.