Born and raised in Southern California, Buffy uses intriguing color choices and delicate technique, creating captivating pieces that draw you in. She finds her inspiration from the deserts, mountains, and coastline of the Southwest. Her teaching background includes 8 years serving as an art mentor to at-risk youth and teaching children's classes in the Temecula Valley. In February of 2019, she began teaching adult watercolor classes in Fallbrook. She is a member of the San Diego Watercolor Society, and a Signature Member of the Louisiana Watercolor Society. Buffy is a Daniel Smith watercolor brand ambassador.