She also taught art to grades pre-K through adult and spent two seasons as an interpretive NPS ranger. She is painter of nature and a raiser of wildflowers, birds, and three sons. She has spent years painting in the Shenandoah Mountains, the Smoky Mountains and various hothouses and gardens. Mrs. Esch hopes to inspire others to appreciate nature through her watercolor paintings. She likes to teach watercolors to mentor others’ creativity.