I sculpt, paint, and create because I love to. I try to incorporate art into everything I do. I have always aspired to be a working artist, and now I am pursuing my dream. I work in all mediums. My mood and subject matter often dictate what medium and style I choose for a sculpture or painting. I paint in both realism and abstract styles because I feel that emotions are expressed and understood better through abstract, while the beauty of a subject should be seen through realism. I grew up and attended school in Webb City, MO where I learned the basics of painting and drawing from my high school art teacher, and artist, John Fitzgibbon. While in high school, I attended "Arts Encounter '96" at William Woods University. I took first place with my "Tomato Still Life" at the exhibit. During my senior year I was awarded the "Thomas Hart Benton Art Scholarship" to MSSU. After a couple of years at MSSU majoring in Studio Arts, I left school to start a family. Four kids later I am still pursuing a Bachelors degree in Studio Arts at MSSU as a non-traditional student. Most recently, I was awarded 1st Place for my "found wood" sculpture "Shadow's Perfect Sky" at the 2009 ArtCentral Members show in Carthage, MO. Currently, I reside just outside of Avilla, MO on a crop and cattle farm with my husband Kyle Wilson and our four kids. For the last six years, I have been devoted to my family. During this time the art I created was inspired by sights from our farm, and the emotions I have experienced as a young mother and