Following studies in graphics and fine arts at FInger Lakes Community College and Rochester Institute of Technology, I began my professional art career as a freelance graphic designer for Rochester advertising agencies Chromedia and Roberts Communications, Inc., as well as The Daily Messenger newspaper in Canandaigua, NY.

After that I enjoyed an exciting career chapter in the animation industry as a "traditional animation artist" (using pencil and paper) - including work on television commercials for American breakfast cereals Count Chocula, Lucky Charms and Coco Puffs; followed by 10 years at Walt Disney Feature Animation in Orlando, Florida working on films such as "The Legend of Mulan", "Hercules", "Lilo & Stitch" and "Brother Bear."

Today I work from our studio in Naples, NY, where the people and surrounding nature provide unending inspiration (including a yard filled with four-leaf clovers)! My husband and I collaborate on graphic design, illustration, custom woodworking, signage and cabinetry projects with an artful flare. Be sure to check out his beautiful work at www.StrongHillCabinetry.com


During production on Disney's "Brother Bear"
(photo by Brenda Thornton :)