I have been surrounded by art and artists all my life and, as many do, I think I took it for granted that all people had the same level of exposure and love of art that I did. As a young adult, I traveled career paths that moved me away from art and it wasn’t until a life change that included mental health challenges that I slowly came back to art…first as an incessant observer of art and the art processes of many artists and then as an artist.  Those unknown-to-me artists helped to heal and nurture me in ways that nothing else could. And, just like that, I was reintroduced to the meditative and healing aspects of art and I couldn’t get enough. 

I am a mixed media artist who loves to experiment with texture, composition and color. I love trying new techniques and learning from my many happy accidents. I teach creative workshops at my studio and gallery in Sturgeon Bay and there is no greater joy than to watch someone find their creative flow and embrace it. 

I am forever grateful for art’s powerful life enhancing energy.