How did you get started in creating art? I trace my artistic journey back to a paint by number kit I received for Christmas when I was 8 years old. I had paint left over, so I created my own picture.
What is your favorite medium and why? I love working with textiles because of the texture, color and variety. I enjoy manipulating it to create something tangible that did not exist before.
What
are your favorite subjects? You will see a lot of leaves and trees in
my work. I am inspired by nature and appreciate the Japanese concept of
"wabi sabi" or the imperfection of nature.
Do
you have a vision for your work? For a body of work that you would
like to create? I like to create an image or a mood that connects with
the viewer. I want to develop my own style that people will recognize.
I like to evoke an emotion or a memory for the viewer. I have a series
of wall hangings representing moss, water and lichen. I love pursuing
texture, using color and portraying the organic.
Defying Gravity was exhibited at the "Lines into Shapes" exhibit at the
Estes Park art center and Ripples on the Rio Grande has been selected
to travel to several venues in 2018. It is going to be part of an
exhibit called "Life Along the Rio Grande" to be shown in New Mexico. 
How
did you find out about the Lakewood Arts Council and Co-op? My fellow
fiber artist, Marcie Emily, suggested I investigate becoming a Co-op
member.
What
do you find most enjoyable or beneficial about being a member? I enjoy
meeting the other artists who have been so helpful and welcoming. They
are also very willing to share their own artistic journey.
What’s
next on the horizon? I am progressing into 3 dimensional work by
making bowls, candle surrounds and functional items in an effort to
branch out from 2-D work.
Has
your work changed over the years? In what way? I started out by making
traditional bed quilts and quickly moved on to art quilts or wall
hangings. I have taken classes on fabric dyeing, painting, silk
screening and have added unusual fibers and embellishments to my work.
Which
artists from the past or living do you admire most? I admire Monet and
Van Gogh for their use of color and brushstrokes. I also love Dale
Chihuly's glass sculptures.
