Bio

Artist Statement

I am a mixed media artist living on San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest. Through anthropomorphic exploration I enter into a world of myth and storytelling.

I create in a variety of materials including: paper mache, ceramic, paper clay, textiles, gems, precious stones, and found objects. I paint in both acrylic and oils.

My favored subject matter is inspired by nature, especially wild life. The vulnerability, beauty, and majesty of animals encourages me to journey into an alternate reality where my sculptures and paintings are transformed into a world of metaphor and archetype.

My artistic intention is to involve the viewer in narratives that encourage one's own imaginations to reveal a story of their own making.

Membership :

San Juan Island Artists Registry
Founding member of The San Juan Island's Art Commission 2015-2019
San Juan Community Theater - Board of Directors
San Juan Island's Artists Studio Tour

Awards and recognition:

Anacortes Annual Art at the Port Juried Fine Art Exhibit

Bill Mitchell Memorial Award
Art in the Schools Purchase Award
People's Choice Award

San Juan Island Art Museum Artist Registry Show

People's Choice Award

Art Doll Magazine

Article & Photos — “A Journey With Rabbits”

Showings - Exhibits

Northwest Alliance Virtual Holiday Show 2021
San Juan Island Museum of Art Annual Artist Registry Show 2017-23
Anacortes Art at the Port Juried Fine Art Exhibit
San Juan Island's Studio Tour and Gallery Show 2010-2023
Waterworks Gallery, Friday Harbor, WA - Holiday Show 2011

Education - Background

Artistic Director of the San Juan Community Theater - 2012-2015
Director, actor, designer, teacher in dramatic arts - 1979-2015
Owner operator of a retail gift store - 1977-2009
Middle school art aeacher - 1973-1975
University of Puget Sound - BA Art Education & Art History
Honolulu Academy of Arts - Painting Studies