As a child, I was an avid artist, enjoying all the available childhood forms of artistic expression.  I loved observing, drawing and creating, and was inspired by my artistic family, especially my father, artist Virgil Deges.  

After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Fort Hays State University where I studied graphic design and various art disciplines, my gift was developed more fully when I began to take watercolor classes from artist Susan Blackwood.

Upon teaching art, marrying and having children, I again followed my passion to paint portraits for my friends and family and was soon taking in commissions.   I became well known for my natural talent in seeing the inner beauty and light of my subjects and then transferring that vision in realistic detail in my art.  I also felt blessed that I was reaching across two worlds as an artist and as a stay-at-home mom.  
 
Most recently, I have painted commissioned oil portraits, and I’m excited about my future in oils as well as with watercolor landscapes. For several years, I’ve been showing my art and accepting commissions from clients all over the U.S.  My art has won many awards and can be found in many local and national art collections.

I currently reside in Plainville, KS with my family, and maintain an active studio and portrait business.