Born and raised in North Hollywood, California.  Third born, out of four, to loving parents, Gene and Garnet.  If there's a drop of artistic talent in me I acquired it from my parents.  I remember as a child our upstairs hallway lined with their paintings.  My Mom was also into artist chalks, and all of us kids had silhouettes done by Mom.   Dad was always on the go, working to keep his family fed and a roof over our heads, and he always had the most incredible sense of humor.  Two very loving, and successful, people.

My family (hubby and six kids between us) now lives on the Central Coast of California.