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This is the historic Lorrain Bridge across Bayou Lacassine in Hayes, Louisiana. The original wooden bridge was built in 1895 as a drawbridge. It was reconstructed in 1920 and the drawbridge portion was disabled in 1955. But time had taken its toll and the bridge was closed to traffic in March of 1998 and on the verge of being torn down. The community rallied together to save the bridge. They raised the money to rebuild the bridge and it was reopened to traffic on July 1, 2004.

I am a self-taught artist. In 2004, I created my first oil painting and thus began my love affair with art. That first painting created a hunger in me that constantly needs to be fulfilled. My first couple of years I spent devouring as much information as I could through books and art shows. I enjoy painting with acrylics and oils and have a love/hate relationship with both. Oil was my first medium until I discovered how much easier it was to clean up with acrylics. They each have their own pros and cons...and then along came water soluble oils, the benefit of both worlds! I hope to broaden my horizons by attempting other mediums and adding them to my list of favorites. I am honored to have been accepted as a member of the Association...