ABOUT THE ARTIST

As a child I always wondered how art was actually made and this is my primary artistic interest. Of course I am thrilled when something I make is lovely to look at, but it truly is the materials and process that keep me going. My all time favorite tools are pencils & I particularly love the scritch scritch scritch sound they make. Over the years they have been joined by papers of every kind, pens, inks, brushes, paints, needles, cloth, all sorts of fibers, found objects, words, cameras, computers and whatever else appeals to me. Trying new things and getting to play with different materials and tools is just so much fun!

Although I am interested in, do use & have fun with new materials & methods, it is the ancient which speaks to my soul. The transformation that happens with raw materials, simple tools, tried & true methods, intention, skill & time is powerful and never fails to thrill me.

Being inspired by the materials themselves and allowing my hands and mind to be free, I become part of all those who have come before and all those who will come after me as the creative process brings into being that which did not exist before.

My paintings are vibrant, using many contrasting colors simultaneously. This technique is always surprising & delightful. Believing in the power of color and wishing to contribute harmonious and beautiful art to the world, I offer my work for the benefit of all beings.

After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Conservation of Natural Resources from U.C. Berkeley, a job as a college counselor presented itself. While helping others, my secret desire to be an artist emerged & that’s what I’ve been doing ever since.