The Story of My Art

My mixed-media creations are inspired by the world around me and the way in which I experience it. My most significant catalysts for creating are the interactions I experience — with nature in various forms, with the man-made world, and with others. I work intuitively, often making discoveries as I go. I remind myself to be daring! When completed, each piece has a unique story to tell. As Georgia O’Keeffe alluded to, a picture can be worth a thousand words.

The sometimes harsh but stunning environment of the Sonoran Desert in the Phoenix, Arizona area where I currently live never ceases to amaze and inspire me. It is often the spark for a creative session, although truth be told, the natural world is incredibly inspiring wherever I go.

Using colors, shapes, and intriguing textures along with vintage ephemera (such as book pages and maps, old letters, ledgers and record books, postage stamps, and so much more) I strive to evoke thoughts, feelings, and memories. If you are drawn to my work, perhaps we share similar experiences.

I create wall art in various sizes, as well as tabletop pieces. I also bring my style of art to jewelry, cards, journals, and decorative boxes.