One thing was very clear after going through my cancer diagnoses, I needed to be surrounded by beauty. Determined to create something so beautiful that whoever stands before my art feels the same sense of wonder and awe as I do watching it unfold.

For someone driven by details, non-toxic Scratchbords® by Ampersand are the perfect medium for me. As I etch into the top layer of ink with an X-ACTO knife, my intricate patterns appear in the layer of white clay. I can add color at the end of the process by painting with colored inks and/or acrylic paint. It takes a certain amount of artistic courage to jump into a piece without having any idea where it might lead, but that’s what makes it so much fun for me and the viewer.

My energy is divided between three sensibilities, all fueled by my desire of exploration.

Nature plays a huge role in my creations. My Eco-Psychology series concentrates on how nature transports us to a better place, visibly lowering our blood pressure and lifting our moods. Science has shown that we relax when confronted with beauty surrounded by a calm only made possible by fully embracing the natural world and actively participating in preserving it.

My Interaction series creates connections through loosely drawn characters that intermingle across the page. They are reminders that we are all part of the human-race, diversity is our super-power. I believe that artists can change people’s minds.

Spontaneous Combustion is filled with detailed patterns that morph into abstract forms, no matter how many times you look at them you always find something new. The multiple detailed lines appear to pop right off the page. This series has art that ranges from 2”x2” to 72”x48”.