I am a pirate, having traveled the world and finding several ports to call home. I’ve lived on an island in the Pacific, an island in the Atlantic, the Southern beaches of California, and, now, near Charlottesville, Virginia.

Many years ago a psychic (her real, honest to goodness name, was Aura) read my tea leaves and said that there was a ‘J’ in my cup and it was very important. As I was turning 50, one of my daughters told me, “Mom, I want you to try modeling.” I went through the steps, with great exhilaration and, yes, doubt, and sent the requisite images, snail-mail, to FORD Models. Three days later the phone rang, “Hello, Sande? This is Jay, from FORD, we love you and want to talk.” I’ve enjoyed every moment since.

I am a painter, photographer, writer, and model. Expanding the vision of art directors and photographers, being a canvas for make-up and clothing stylists, and exchanging ideas with models from different parts of the globe allows me to be part of a creative team. A healthy lifestyle is a life-long passion for me. You may see me hiking local trails with my Saluki, Bashir, finding joy in museums, or walking on a Sunday morning at a nearby Farmer’s Market. Mostly, though, I am in the garden caring for the flora and fauna

A dream of mine has materialized in the Virginia countryside of Keswick. A sweet little farmhouse has come into my arms. I have a large garden, and designing space and growing things. And, of course, room for a studio to paint in.