I FEEL A CONNECTION to my Southern surroundings. Born and raised in the South, it is still inspiring to be among the moss-covered live oaks and antebellum homes or feel the sugar white sands between my toes or hear the blues and jazz wafting through the thick Southern air. Where ever I am in my beloved South it fuels me. Inspiration is all around and is the creative drive that influences my work.

LIVING ALONG THE GULF COAST all my life, especially from our beach cottage to Mobile to New Orleans ... plus all the wonderful travels in between ... has given me a distinctly Southern perspective in my art. Pieces are inspired by the traditions, grace and beauty of these Southern places and the people as well as the architecture, music, flora & fauna, and folklore of the region.

SINCE MY FIRST PENCILS AND PAINT BRUSHES as a young child and piano lessons with a strict, Julliard-trained teacher who I adored, I enjoyed the freedom and beauty of the arts. As a young girl photographing with my father then later receiving my first Nikon camera as a gift from him, my love affair with photography and all its possibilities was complete. This became my focus. I was determined to always incorporate the creative process throughout my life and career. My friends and family have always urged me on and been so supportive. I am constantly photographing and sketching or writing in my journals using the South as my muse.

IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL journey. My undergraduate and graduate degrees honed my talents. I worked commercially in photojournalism, an ad agency and even taught my creative passions. One day my husband, who is my biggest fan and supporter, suggested I take the work I did in a completely personal, creative direction with my own business. It is the perfect fit for me!

OVER THE YEARS, my photography has been published and placed in galleries, public spaces and private collections; my writing has been printed in journals, magazines and newspapers; even my art and design work in stationery, home and lifestyle which is heavily drawn from my photography has been sold wholesale for several years. Now some of these artistic works are offered online. I continue to delight in this creative adventure.


ENJOY THIS TRIP with me .... and, as always, thanks for your interest in my work.


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ALL PIECES ARE DESIGNED with care and attention to detail...

• theRDBcollection of PHOTOGRAPHY is developed in the darkroom by me or with professional machines to which I have access for any digital or poster work using only the highest quality of archival, museum-quality photo papers, canvases, mattes and backboards.
• theRDBcollection of STATIONERY is created by me and printed on fine papers with inks that hold color and design well.
• theRDBcollection for your HOME and LIFE are both heavily inspired by my Southern photography and are the perfect way to personalize your space and your life with pieces that are interesting or special to you. This LIFESTYLE line adds a bit of fun to the function of everyday accessories.


OTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF theRDBcollection:

• CUSTOM ORDERS and COMMISSIONS are also a regular part of my business as is using the handmade ecommerce platforms. My newest venture of partnering with online art businesses to sale other photography and lifestyle works of mine is also exciting.

• INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS, ART HOUSES and individual BUSINESSES also commission me to do art or design work for their business or clients. I find this interesting and an honor to work with them on these commercial projects.

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YOU CAN REST ASSURED every detail is carefully checked and my passion for the art and the process are equally important.

MY CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS ARE THE BEST and your support means so much to me. Have a lovely look around and thank you for making my work a part of your life.


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