I've been an artist since I was a child.  The daughter of an Air Force pilot, I grew up in Europe and was influenced by cultures rich in all forms of public art; from the historical masters to modern abstract and even the brilliant chalk art enjoyed in public squares.

In college, I was very fortunate to study design and composition under Chris Magadini, internationally acclaimed illustrator.  More recently I've studied oil pastels with Paul VerBerg and acrylics with Jed Dorsey. Early on I enjoyed a career as a graphic artist and illustrator.  I later thrived at the Arizona Legislature as an executive assistant to state representatives and senators.
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My love of nature and keen curiosity for the bio-mechanics of living things gives me a distinctive voice in my art.  I explore my world by painting on the edge of what’s visible, drawing on ideas from my biochemical studies and adding my intuitive  imagination. My passion is to create dramatic visual experiences of vibrant color, contrast and depth that reflect my amazement with life. 

Being born with a rare disease that has (at times) caused life to be quite a challenge for me. I truly appreciate the healing power of beautiful art.  Bringing beauty and hope through my art is my deep desire.

As a juried member of the Arizona Artists Guild, a member of Artlink and the West Valley Arts Council, I value engaging with other artists in my community, as well as enjoying international recognition (in Europe - of all places).
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I enjoy my grandchildren, gardening, flamenco music, kayaking and exploring the deserts and forests of Arizona with my childhood sweetheart and husband, John. ​

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Recent Events & Exhibitions

Herberger Theater Gallery
​"Where Music Lives" Exhibit
Feb. 3 - Feb. 27, 2023
222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ ​

Art Intersection Gallery
"Little By Little"
Nov. 5 - Dec. 30, 2022
207 North Gilbert Road - Suite 201 - Gilbert, AZ​

West Valley Arts HQ Gallery
"Member's Salon" - Featured Artist
Nov. 11 - Dec. 16, 2022
16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 102, Surprise, AZ​​

Best spot in the gallery for my "New Leaf" - FOUND:RE Hotel

FOUND:RE Hotel

West Valley Art HQ - Featured Artist

FOUND:RE Hotel Phoenix
"STOP: Motion Re:moved"
August 5 - October 26, 2022
1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ

FOUND:RE Hotel Phoenix
"UPCYCLE"
April 1 - July 30, 2022
1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ
Introduction of the
​"Desert Trash" series.​

​Arizona Art Alliance
"Interpretations VII"
March 1 - 31, 2022
16560 N. Dysart Rd., Surprise, AZ ​

Herberger Theater Gallery
​"Human Spirit" & "Vacation" Exhibits
Dec. 3, 2021 - Jan. 3, 2022
222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ ​

West Valley Arts HQ Gallery
​"Member's Salon" - Featured Artist
Nov. 13 - Dec. 18, 2021
16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 102, Surprise, AZ​

First Studio Gallery
"Piecing it Together"
Oct. 1 - Nov. 19, 2021
631 N. 1st Ave., Suite 11, Phoenix, AZ​

First Studio Gallery

Gilbert Artist League

Herberger Theater Art Exhibit
"Vacation" and "Human Spirit"
Online - Feb. 5 - Mar. 31, 2021​

Art Intersection Gallery
"All Arizona Art"
Aug. 14 - Sept. 25, 2021​

West Valley Arts HQ
"From Darkness to Light"
Jun. 11 - July 9, 2021​

Greater Phoenix Economic Council
"Greater Phoenix Revival"
Online - Mar. 16 - Jun. 30, 2021​

Greater Phoenix Economic Council Special Exhibit

Art Intersection Gallery

Herberger Theater Center's 11th Annual Festival of the Arts
Sat., November 14, 2020
222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ
Becca's Live Demo Painting (4:30-5:30 PM) - Outdoor venue, COVID safety practices
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Art Intersection Gallery
"All Arizona Art"
Aug. 22 - Oct. 3, 2020
207 North Gilbert Road - Suite 201 - Gilbert, AZ​

Taliesin West "live demo"

Herberger Art Gallery, juried
"Water"
March 15 - June 4, 2019
222 E.Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ​

​Arizona Art Alliance & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
​"Desert Light"
November 9-11, 2018  
Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ
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City of Goodyear, public art commission​

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