Primarily a self-taught artist, I began painting in the mid-eighties and have been creating jewelry for the past 16 years. My artistic endeavors continue to evolve as I enjoy the freedom of creating art in various mediums. Whether sculpting a necklace or painting on canvas, I like to work spontaneously, creating pieces that evoke the senses. Color and movement guide me as I work.

With jewelry, it is the visual excitement of the gem stone that draws me in initially because of its color, size, shape or texture. I have found that there is a rhythm to my method of wire sculpting as I wrap wire around each stone and intuitively work with it to make it the focus of the design. With beading, it is the freedom to combine various colors and shapes that motivate each piece similar to painting.

I feel very grateful to the Columbia community and particularly the arts community who have embraced me as an artist through the years. This support has been instrumental in motivating me to continue to grow as a multi-media artist.