Sketching and drawing from a young age, Ms. Ford was mostly self-taught in various media. During her school age years, she spent time hiking in the woods and wetlands observing and sketching wildlife in Maryland and the mid Atlantic region. Taking art classes refined her skill and in later years began showing her paintings and getting commission work.
 
Years later, in various contests she was able to place in the top tier.  In 2021, she won the California Duck Stamp contest, and placed 3rd in the Delaware Duck Stamp. During the year 2023 Ms. Ford garnered 3rd place in the Oklahoma Duck  and two 2nd place rankings in the  Ohio Duck Stamp and California Upland gamebird stamp contest. In addition to competitve painting she also donates art to nature and wildlife rehabilitation organizations for fund raising. 
Some of her favorite subjects are: White-tailed deer, waterfowl, small mammals, reptiles, birds and native plants. Another hobby she
enjoys is raising homing pigeons.