After working for 20+ years as a computer programmer in the corporate world, I experienced a level of burnout
that left me longing for change.

My first foray into the art world was through the door of art-as-therapy. I studied with the late art therapist and
prolific author, Lucia Capacchione, PhD, ATR, and became a certified coach of her methods of
journaling and expressive arts.

My work with Dr. Capacchione created a profound shift from the predominantly left-brained computer geek
I had been, and awakened the more right-brained, creative artist that has been lying dormant
In me for my entire life.
As this new self emerged, I explored many mediums including acrylics, watercolor, pastels, colored pencil, mixed media
and collage.

After participating in a 3-D mosaic workshop with Debra Mater a few years ago, I immediately recognized
that I had finally found the medium my creative heart had been looking for.

I enjoy reusing old discarding jewelry, semi-precious stones, tile, glass, beads, buttons, and other
trinkets to create my mosaic pieces. I build connections through color, shape, theme and texture.
I blow the dust off thrift store cast offs and bring them back to life with new sparkle and shine.
I delight in creating playful and imaginative birds, animals and insects.

My work is sometimes whimsical, sometimes mystical and often grounded in nature and the divine feminine.