Painter
"I was born and raised in Japan. After marriage to an American, we lived in Tokyo for many years. I worked as a simultaneous interpreter for over three decades there and worldwide, even after we moved to the US with our two children. Though I didn’t have time to paint while working, I have always been interested in watercolor and occasionally participated in workshops. Over the last decade, I have indulged my passion for painting. My main interest is landscapes, though I also like to paint flowers and still life in various themes. Mostly, I paint with a “loose” or impressionistic style but, lately, have been leaning toward the abstract."