My art conveys a sense of fun found in fairy tales, occasionally  with a slightly dark and odd twist.  Delightful bluebirds and mysterious ravens dance across my canvases among fanciful blossoms, trees and landscapes. My main inspiration for this series is a family of crows I have observed for some time. I find most birds endearing and I try to convey their sense of fun and wit.

It all began with sewing clothes from vintage clothing and other textiles. There was such satisfaction of taking something obsolete and creating something new and fresh. This creative urge continues to progress into painting and many other forms of creative play. After I had my children, my paintings took on a more whimsical feel.

I work with acrylic, encaustic, oils and random bits of collage material. I also make my own stencils. Ideas for these stencils come from textile studies from around the world including mid-eval Persian designs.  I love texture and depth. This craving to create a sensual textile experience has encouraged me to use many different layering techniques.  When working with acrylics, I use different gel mediums for building depth. When working with oils, I use encaustic.

RESUME

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2009

Local Color, Seattle WA

Salon Divas, Seattle WA

Macrina- SoDo, Seattle WA

Macrina- Queen Anne, Seattle WA

Frame Up Studios, Seattle WA

The Tasting Room-Wines of Washington, Seattle WA

Twilight Artist Collective, Collaborative Project, Seattle WA

Sweetie Boutique, Seattle WA

Arts Council SnoCo, Everett WA

Make a Wish foundation, Seattle WA

2008

Retroactive Kids, Seattle WA

Whimsy Home Decor, Seattle WA

Lisa Esztergalyos Jeweler, Seattle WA

Frame Up Studios, Seattle WA

Twilight, Anniversary Celebration, Seattle WA

Local Color, Seattle WA

Arts Council SnoCo, Everett WA

Make a Wish foundation, Seattle WA

2007

New Work, Adobe Corporate Gallery, Seattle WA

Circa, Seattle WA

Frame Up Studios, Seattle WA

Skin Perfect, Burien WA

Juried Live Auction Selection, Arts Council SnoCo, Everett WA

Live Auction, Marna Bloom Childrens Hospital auction, Seattle WA

2006

Arts Council of SnoCo, Everett WA

Frame Up Studios, Seattle WA

Belle Epicurean, Seattle WA

Circa, Seattle WA

Live Auction, Meow Cat Rescue,† Kirkland WA

Arts Council SnoCo, Everett WA

2005

Endolyne Joes, Seattle WA

Circa, Seattle WA

Alki Art Fair, Seattle WA

PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA

Kaleidoscope, 2007

Everett Herald, 2006

Artitudezine #18, 2005

Artitudezine #17 Feature Article, 2005

Artitudezine #8, 2002