About the Artist
My introduction to painting began over fifteen years ago when a friend talked me into taking a silk painting class. As they say, the rest is history. From this first, innocent encounter with silk painting, I went on to develop and manage my own silk clothing and accessories business and design my own line of silk greeting cards.
It was the joy and freedom I felt while painting on silk that later inspired me to venture into other artistic realms. As abstract art has always appealed to me, it seemed natural for me to plunge into this art form. And so began my journey working with acrylic paints and canvas. What I discovered about abstract art is that it provides a focus and clarity that really speaks to me, and it allows me to convey that message to the viewers of my art.
My exploration into abstract art also taught me how to spread my wings without fear and to trust my inner voice. I now have an ever growing toolbox of art media, techniques, and sources of inspiration that include watercolors, encaustic mixtures, sacred spirits, and mandala-inspired creations.
Mandalas have always fascinated me for their artistic beauty as well as their spiritual aspects. My love of this sacred art form led me to develop "Creating Mandalas for Relaxation" and "Creating Mandala Greeting Cards," two workshops that I have taught through the adult education program of the local community college.
My desire to learn more about abstract painting led me to seek out and study with many talented artists. Each has influenced me in ways that have allowed me to further develop and refine my work. What I now understand about my art work is that, when I mix various combinations of colors together, I can create and express positive feelings and emotions. Now, regardless of the media I use, I always begin each piece with a focus on the positive energy and healing message I want my art to deliver and the colors that will bring that message to life.
Sometimes I enjoy creating and teaching art classes using different types of art forms. That's how my arts-and-crafts workshop “Pretty Little Boxes" was born. Through this course, I teach others how they can engage their artistry and creativity and transform something as simple as a box into a personal work of art. .
Teaching students to tap their creativity through abstract art and other art forms remains a joy for me. I have taught art classes in California and Oregon and am a member of Silk Painters International, American Craft Council, Sierra Wax Artists, and Nevada County Arts.
My work is currently featured at Artistic Edge Gallery in Sacramento, California and is in a number of private collections.
It was the joy and freedom I felt while painting on silk that later inspired me to venture into other artistic realms. As abstract art has always appealed to me, it seemed natural for me to plunge into this art form. And so began my journey working with acrylic paints and canvas. What I discovered about abstract art is that it provides a focus and clarity that really speaks to me, and it allows me to convey that message to the viewers of my art.
My exploration into abstract art also taught me how to spread my wings without fear and to trust my inner voice. I now have an ever growing toolbox of art media, techniques, and sources of inspiration that include watercolors, encaustic mixtures, sacred spirits, and mandala-inspired creations.
Mandalas have always fascinated me for their artistic beauty as well as their spiritual aspects. My love of this sacred art form led me to develop "Creating Mandalas for Relaxation" and "Creating Mandala Greeting Cards," two workshops that I have taught through the adult education program of the local community college.
My desire to learn more about abstract painting led me to seek out and study with many talented artists. Each has influenced me in ways that have allowed me to further develop and refine my work. What I now understand about my art work is that, when I mix various combinations of colors together, I can create and express positive feelings and emotions. Now, regardless of the media I use, I always begin each piece with a focus on the positive energy and healing message I want my art to deliver and the colors that will bring that message to life.
Sometimes I enjoy creating and teaching art classes using different types of art forms. That's how my arts-and-crafts workshop “Pretty Little Boxes" was born. Through this course, I teach others how they can engage their artistry and creativity and transform something as simple as a box into a personal work of art. .
Teaching students to tap their creativity through abstract art and other art forms remains a joy for me. I have taught art classes in California and Oregon and am a member of Silk Painters International, American Craft Council, Sierra Wax Artists, and Nevada County Arts.
My work is currently featured at Artistic Edge Gallery in Sacramento, California and is in a number of private collections.