Philosophy: Creating is my passion. I have studied with some wonderful teachers but I am primarily self-taught. I create intuitively. As I work, each piece emerges as its own entity. My hope is that the project I've begun is never finished and that the creative process continues with each person who views the work. I hope they make it their own.

Influences on my work: I have lived in many states in the U.S., as well as five foreign countries. The eight years that I lived in Asia (four in Tokyo and four in Singapore) profoundly influenced me. Also having lived and traveled within the U.S. from east to west and north to south; the people, energies, textures and flavors of my home country are very much a part of who I am and therefore my work. Deep love and appreciation for creativity and art in every form: music, dance, literature, film... also shape my art. With influences I must make special mention of one teacher, a British woman living in Singapore. She said, "I would never attempt to teach you your art. I can't do that but I can teach you what the materials will do." She always encouraged creativity and experimentation. A last influence and so important, is my sense of spirituality and the seeking, sharing that is my life.

Art Affiliations: I belong to the Fine Arts League of Cary and sometimes show my work in their exhibits. I have contributed cibachrome prints to be auctioned for charity. Occasionally I take classes to learn more about a particular medium.

Facts about me: My university degree is a BS, heavy in the sciences. I have done graduate work at four colleges; most of my credits are from Teacher's College Columbia University in Manhattan, NY. Prior to living in North Carolina, I had not lived anywhere longer than six years. It is exciting to have lived here 6 and a half years!