Welcome to my website Art Pages.  I am glad to share this special part of my life with you.

I began painting in oils as a teenager and eventually sold paintings through a gallery in the New Orleans French Quarter.  Those paintings helped finance my college education where I earned a degree in Art Education and Library Science at LSU.  After graduation I spent several years in retail advertising as an artist drawing newspaper advertisements for department stores, including J.C. Penney.  In 1977 I married the love of my life, Rene Monette, and we spent the rest of our life in ministry together.   We founded and pastored Living Word Church in Houma, Louisiana, welcomed our daughter Debby Ledet, and we loved the people God brought into our lives.  We had many trials, miracles, and adventures along the way. Over the years we were able to travel on mission trips to many unique places. The travels, people and different cultures influenced my art greatly.  

About 1996 I discovered watercolor after I saw some beautiful floral paintings at an art show.  I asked the artist to teach me how to use watercolors.  She graciously shared with me and then I was able to take workshops through the Louisiana Watercolor Society where I learned from excellent teachers.  Today I still love watercolors for all the unique techniques  that can be  used.   I have entered my paintings into international shows and have won awards and prizes which is always fun.  I have also been awarded Signature Membership in four watercolor societies, Texas Watercolor Society, Louisiana Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of Alabama, and Mississippi Watercolor Society.  Signature Membership is earned after acceptance into three international shows.      

Today I paint for my own enjoyment because I find great joy in creating.  I love to capture special moments for others to see and enjoy.  Often sunlight, shadows, insects, animals and special moments capture my attention.  I love to share those moments in my art.  I also teach classes to share this joy with others. I love to help others enjoy creating art.