My Story

 

During the world-shifting years between 2000 and 2023/24, I decided to repackage my creative spirit from writing to making art. I’ve always loved and respected the power of words and art. My childhood home was rich with books tended by my dad and filled with art, primarily painted by my mom. She also made quilts and baskets and batiks on silk and more. For me, words, art, and love are interwined. 

I began collecting other artists' work as a teenager. I still have the first piece of pottery I ever bought, and I remain entranced by it. That is one of art's many powers. 

That and what it can inspire (and let you see and feel and remember and think.) What inspires me is paying attention. To trees and clouds. Gardens and flowers. Words and glances. Interior design and buildings. Archways and stone paths. Thoughts and emotions. Textiles and glasswork. My interior and exterior.

Before I started making art, I worked in diverse fields such as international relations, architecture, and public health. By some magical combination, they opened a path to the present.

Becoming an artist has allowed my imagination, a sense of play, and a longing for new experiences to flourish. Creating art has become a new source of joy. It is one of the best parts of my life.