My parents brought us to this country from Germany in 1952. They had lost everything in the war. Being the second oldest of ten children I was fortunate to pursue my education. I earned a BA from the College of St Francis in Joliet, Illinois and DePaul University in Chicago.
My husband and I lived on the east coast but always yearned for more warmth and sunshine. We moved to Tucson in 1978. After raising six children and being immersed in our lifelong family business of bakeries and cafes I now have the time to explore my art. I learned classical calligraphy in my college years and have used it to create menus, signs and greeting cards in the past.
Over the years I have painted with oils and acrylics and am now exploring all possibilities in these media. For me it is a gift to have time to explore my creative process and pursue my art.
You can send me an email at monikaaylward at gmail dot com. I am happy to provide information on available works and commissions.