Its simple really. All I want to do is describe what I see, feel and experience in the most pure way possible.

We all communicate, on some level, without words and often we do it visually. When I create, I don't think with words. Whether its the whimsical pieces I do for this shop or my other, more mysterious work, I tap into an inner part of me that can't, won't and doesn't need or want to use verbal language.

I was drawing and making art well into adulthood without any instruction and never felt quite satisfied with the results. Then I went to art school for a couple of years and was blessed to study with some gifted artists who where also talented teachers. Ever since, I feel my art has moved forward and I can finally communicate visually like I've always wanted.

Although I'm a city girl all the way, I live in a stunning country setting with my partner, son and step son.

My life is a study in contrasts. My partner is a camo wearing, gun toting, deer hunting, country boy; my son is an eccentric, techno-loving, scholar-athlete; and my step son is a peacemaking, music loving, exotic insect collecting talented keyboard player. And we're all quite head-strong. As for the rest of my family and friends...it just goes on like that.

Often finding our rambunctious selfs with diametrical points of view, day to day life is chaotic, energetic, emotional, busy with never a dull moment. I haven't been bored for years.

I love this spirited domestic life and I'm pretty sure it has stimulated many a quirky part of my psyche into appearing in my art.