I was born and educated in the state of Michigan. I attended Michigan State University and graduated with honors from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.
I am inspired by nature. After living in Hawaii for the past 40 years, I have been blessed with a never-ending source of inspiration. Whether I am at a beach, a park or just walking around my yard, I am drawn to colors, patterns and forms of intricate beauty. It gives me a sense of awe and appreciation that takes me out of my personal world and connects me to feelings of peace, joy and belonging. I strive to recreate these feelings through my artworks.
My work is accomplished through many different mediums. I paint with acrylics, silk dyes and kiln fired vitreous glass enamels. Sometimes, inspiration leads me to create 3-dimensional works.
The techniques of fusing glass have captured my heart in recent years. The qualities of light and color, both reflected and transmitted give the work an ever changing quality that I find fascinating!