 Welcome
to my studio and home. We are located on the
shore
of
Lake Champlain
in the Adirondack region of
New York
, where we have a breathtaking view of water, islands and mountains.
Birds and wildlife are abundant year round. Our home is built on a steep
hillside by the lake and is surrounded by ledge. This provides the
perfect setting for the many rock gardens and rock paths I’ve built
here. I am never at a loss for subjects to paint!
This
house was used as a summer camp before we moved here and began
renovating. In 1993 we built the studio on the second level. It attaches
to the garage by a raised walkway. My husband, Jay and a friend built
the studio and I got to do lots of apprentice work. |
 The room measures 17 x 22 feet and is very
bright. It has a high ceiling with three skylights and many windows.
There is a sink at one end and a large storage unit at the other. The
entrance door was designed and built by a local cabinetmaker and the
stained glass window by a local artist. There is a large cutting table
designed and built by my husband. It sits over a double flat file, a
file cabinet and shelf. The room feels so good to me that I am happy to
spend most of my time in it! The studio opens onto a loft room where I
used to paint. It has become the  office and computer area. Stairs lead down from
there to the main level of the house, which is surrounded by decks and
gardens. We renovated the basement level, which serves as the master
bedroom suite. It opens out onto a covered patio and a garden at ground
level on the lake side.
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On occasions such as the release of my book, we hold
an open studio and often are hosts to 200 or more people. It’s such
fun to share this place with friends and patrons! I welcome visits by
appointment.
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