The CSUF Viticulture Alumni Club has commissioned and marketed Phyllis' imaginative impressions of grapes and vines. The Fresno County Employees Credit Union features her distinctive portraits of grapes on checks and credit cards used by their 30,000+ members.

Phyllis is the only artist whose name Visa International has published on their credit card images.

In 2002, Phyllis was honored as one of the Central Valley's "Top Ten Business and Professional Women" for her work with children and for her substantial fundraising efforts for area non-profits. Phyllis is also an inspirational speaker who is often invited to share her story and art with women's and church groups.

In addition, Phyllis is a gifted teacher, teaching Watercolor techniques to begining adult students and creativity workshops to advanced art students.

Phyllis was an Art Instructor at three California colleges. She later studied Oriental arts and crafts in Japan.

Her award winning textile hangings, sculpture and jewelry are featured in several books, including the Time-Life Art Series.

Her artwork is available on the web at www.phyllisneufeld.com and in Central California, by