Third Floor Art*

I grew up in Stamford, CT, along the rustic coast of southern New England, in the midst of a beautiful countryside full of nature, water and wildlife. Painting and drawing have been a part of me since childhood.  Every free minute was spent drawing and sketching to perfection. Long road trips and flights to my grandparents in Florida were shortened with sketch books and colored pencils. A fascination for cats, horses, sunsets, wildlife, architecture and anything captivating inspired me to capture objects of beauty on paper. At the age of 11 my works were praised by both teachers and classmates. 

During high school I was able to develop my skills and discover most mediums of art, from ink sketches to watercolors. I created special works for my favorite teachers as well as many friends. Many thanks for the wonderful possibilities at Stamford High School!

Not only the ability to paint, but also my passion for language set me to follow my course in life...  My interest in foreign cultures and a knack for learning languages set my path towards studying languages -- but art would always remain one of my greatest passions. I spent 4 years studying German and Russian Area Studies at Tufts University outside of Boston, also keeping up with the French I had studiously learned in high school. My studies eventually led me to find my home in Germany.  I always had my art supplies and sketch pad at hand, and spent many years concentrating on watercolors. 

I spent one year studying in the beautiful old city of Tübingen, in the South of Germany, and lived several years in Kiel, situated on the Baltic Sea coast, fascinating with its rugged cliffs along a shallow green-blue sea. Another source of artistic inspiration was a two-year residence in Carmel, California, along one of the most picturesque areas of the Pacific; the coastal magnificence was so immense I couldn’t believe my eyes!