Artist ~ Writer
Artist’s Statement
I am a Renaissance Woman whose varied training includes formal education, mentoring and self-taught experimentation. My rebel-minded roots refuse to be restricted by any specific academic degree or stifled by someone else’s agenda. The polymathic artist must be broad-minded enough to combine technique, embrace a mixing of media, verbalize or demonstrate processes and even photograph one’s own work. A pioneer-type soul must emerge with a daring courage … [Read More...]
Published Stories
Ice Cream and Fireworks
Memorial Day, Flag Day and the Fourth of July come one right after the other every year. I never thought too much about any of these events except it … [Read More...]
Altered Couture Collection
I started this Altered Couture Collection in 2010. This Mixed-Media Stitch project spans a variety of interests. It combines my love for Fiber Arts, Fashion Design, Art Journaling, Altered Books, and Freelance Writing. Each garment I create is a contemporary interpretation of a book using Altered Couture as the vehicle for expression. Each piece focuses on a different theme common to human experience. The Dance Dress tells the story of Joy. It is an assemblage of anecdotes, quotes and lyrics … [Read More...]