I started my shop a few years ago but more as an exploration than a serious plan to use it. I find that the technology demands of prepping listings sometimes gets frustrating as it takes away from actual creative works, but I am learning to balance that and look at this process as yet another creative learning experience.

I started my studio with just a pad of paper on my desk and drew. Then I bought some acrylic paints. This was back in 1997. From creating just at a desk, then moving to a room, then another and finally creating a studio (my studio was included in the Spring issue of Studio Magazine in 2012), I've grown and expanded to the point of creating full time.

In 2004 I went to the Painting Experience by Stewart Cubley for a week and my painting life exploded (prior to that, I completed a single painting in an entire year!) In 2005, I expanded my art to include collage and found object assemblages and began creating recycled/repurposed suncatchers. I continued to paint. I continued to expand my knowledge of glass and discovered that my long time fascination with glass and light was becoming overpowering.

After a family loss many years ago, I decided to take a leap and finally purchased all I would need to set up a glass studio and began stained, enamel glass on metal and glass and fused glass works. I took several classes but primarily I have been self taught over the years. I took several stained glass classes and learned the Louis Comfort Tiffany style of stained glass.

I must admit, I have a slight Artist Trading Cards addiction having made and traded over 2000 cards in the past 12 years!

After 20+ years, I now create every single day. I art journal, I paint, I make glass, enamel, mosaic and stained glass works. I create found object assemblages. I make jewelry.

I have had my artwork in many art shows including four solo shows. I still love to show my artwork. I teach classes and I organize art retreats. My life is centered around creating art.