I was born and raised in Beatrice, Nebraska. Earned a teaching degree in Art, at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Moved to Pueblo in 1973 to teach Art and Ceramics at the middle school level (mostly at Freed Middle School)

for 30 years. I retired in 2003 and have enjoyed developing my art in Pastels

through classes with Jill Starkey.

I am married to Bud Nickell, jewelry artist, and am the mother of two nearly adult children.

I live in the beauty of Colorado City, south of Pueblo.

I love to explore the joy of color even though it eludes me as I enjoy painting portraits,

animals, nature and the beauty that surrounds us.