Abby was born in St. Charles, Illinois, but spent her youth as the daughter of a U.S. diplomat traveling extensively. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rollins College and furthered her study in graphic design at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, DC. During this time, she created large decorative canvas floor coverings for private collectors. After a decade in advertising, Abby moved to the Philadelphia area and returned to her love of painting and studying with various recognized artists. She is dedicated to painting simple still lifes, quiet landscapes and home & animal portraits, striving to capture the distinctive light and patterns of color that surround each subject. She has competed in several plein air competitions and has won various awards in Pennsylvania and Maryland. She recently moved to St. Michaels, MD on the Chesapeake Bay where she paints and teaches in her studio and online.