Artfully Inspiring
My Background
I've been an artist all of my life, as a child I loved drawing and coloring. I spent much of my time exploring nature and constructing with cardboard, mud, sticks or anything I had available. Nature is still an important influence in my daily life and in my art.
While in college I studied fine arts, metal work, jewelry design and construction., fiber and textile arts. I also took an interior design program focused on commercial properties. My appetite for learning has never stopped.
I owned my own gallery and working studio where I worked on my art and taught classes. This included an arts therapy workshop for cancer survivors, patients and family members. Now, I am fully dedicated to my art and continue to explore new techniques, materials and ways to combine them creatively.
My Medium
I'm a multidisciplinary abstract artist. I work in acrylics, textiles, fibers, papers, metal, found objects from nature and more. I've evolved a style that often incorporates all of these, singularly or mixed. My imagination is endless and I’m always eager to try new and different ways of expressing myself.
My Inspiration
My inspiration often comes from nature but also by happy accidents or experimentation. I consider myself an artistic explorer always eager to find new ways to express my creativity and unique view. The process is an integral part of the finished work.
I also express political views, social, environmental and human rights injustices, through my art. Creativity becomes my voice and provides me a unique pathway to express my views and start a conversation. I'm always open to new or unusual creative ideas and expression.