Bio

I'm an American collage artist working in printmaking and collage on Whidbey Island, Washington. A native of New York, I spent most of my adult life in northern California before relocating to the Pacific Northwest in 2019.

I received my B.A. in Studio Art from the University of Iowa, where I studied textiles and painting, followed by an M.F.A. from the California College of the Arts in Textiles and Sculpture. I also hold a Post-Master's Certificate in Art Therapy from the University of California at Berkeley.

A practicing artist since 1983, my work involves a variety of materials and has been exhibited widely, both in the United States and abroad. My dedication to combining art and healing has led to numerous commissions for healthcare settings, and my artwork is displayed in clinics including New York University, Kaiser Permanente California, and the University of California, Davis.

My recent work combines botanical monoprints with collage, exploring the intersection between the natural world and contemporary culture. Living on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound—a region rich with verdant plant life—I draw inspiration from the surrounding landscape while examining themes of environmental change, memory, and resilience.

My collages often combine botanical imagery with contrasting elements, creating visual dialogues that reflect our current moment. Committed to creating beauty in an ever-changing world, I continue to explore how art can serve as both witness and sanctuary in turbulent times.