I am a rag and bone artist. With an array of mixed media techniques, I form a new narrative from natural elements and discarded items which have been left behind. I recycle and shape the leftovers into sculptures, assemblages, shrines, and altered and hand-made books creating a new story.
After two years of formal art training in my college years, life took me on a long detour into another career while supporting my family. Fourteen years ago I returned to art, taking many classes to re-fresh my skills and learn new techniques. I embarked on a whole new, long awaited, career.
I live, create, and exhibit my work in local galleries and book stores in Long Beach, California. I have participated in numerous annual shows in my hometown as well as in Joshua Tree, California. I have exhibited my work in Laguna Beach, California, Sedona, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, New Mexico, and Canada.
I continue to participate in art classes and residencies to enhance and perfect my skills. There is always more, and something new to learn.
