I am a wife,mother, animal lover, nascent poet, mixed media and book artist from eastern North Carolina.  My work is a visual representation borne of the lifelong love of reading and word-play.  My art has been featured online and in print, most recently appearing in Making Art from Maps by Jill K. Berry (2016, Rockport Publishers).  Teaching is a special joy for me.  I have created art programming for both children and adults by way of my membership in The Carolina Media Art Guild.   Sponsored by a grant from The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, I facilitated a 6-week program for the NC Veterans’ Home.

My motto: “Have paper, will travel!” For the past 15 years, I have been teaching bookmaking and mixed media methodology regionally and nationally.  Most recently, that has included working with artist and friend Michelle Davis Petelinz in the formation of Your Creative Connection. Together we host intimate gatherings of like-minded women for creative exploration, learning, and community building through mixed media art.  I particularly enjoy designing unique creative experiences for small groups and enriching events for people of all ages and artistic abilities.  

When not creating or aiding others in their creative pursuits, I am most likely on the water. I ♥ kayaking!  I am also quite fond of walking, hiking, and observing the beauties of nature.  I actively seek new ways to collaborate with individuals and organizations to use art as a means to celebrate, document, and reflect this wild ride we call Life.