Taking her first painting lesson at the age of 9, Phyllis' love of the arts quickly became her passion. Since that first lesson, she has experimented with many mediums, but she continues to find acrylics best suited to the style and tone of her creative work.

She studied at New England School of Art in Boston and worked as a traveling freelance photographer throughout the east coast. She eventually settled down in Maine, where she raised two sons as a single mom. Her time fell short for her art during this period, but her love and passion continued.

She became a member of the New Hampshire Art Association and her work was shown throughout Maine and the White Mountains area of New Hampshire. During this time, she also completed commisioned calligraphy work for sail boats, reflecting her love for being on the water.

In 2005, even though she loved the lakes and rivers of western Maine, she decided to trade her snow shovel in and moved to Tucson, Arizona for a new perspective on life. The desert has inspired an exceedingly creative period in her work; the depth and passion in her recent paintings radiate off of the canvas.

She has recently shown work at various venues in Tucson, including Stone Gallery and Dinnerware Arts, and has also completed a number of private commissions. In April, 2009, her solo "Desert Visions" will show in Washington D.C.