About The Artist

I was born in Los Angles California, to restless parents interested in saving the world. When I was 7 I decided I wanted to be a visual artist. My family does have a history with art, so my parents were able to tell me to study artists by reading about them and copying their work. I started with the comics, (especially Brenda Star), and moved on to Manet, Whistler, Turner, all the Art Nouveau artists. I learned bead weaving in Gallup NM when I was a kid. I don't have a drop of Native American blood, so I made something different from the rest of the class. As a reward my teachers asked me to come in after school and they taught me how to make a beading loom. In each place I've lived I've talked with artists and recieved book recommendations and technique advice. My degree is a B.F.A. In painting from the University of Kansas. I have won awards for jewelry and painting. I love learning new techniques and I love to push the boundaries of techniques and materials. I strive to make each piece I make beautiful, strong and comfortable. I like each piece to move you emotionally and inspire you. I met my husband in college and we have five children. My family is a huge influence on me and I do think of someone I love when making something.