Born & raised in the SF Bay Area, art major San Jose State University 1972-73. Switched focus & became a main-frame computer programmer in Silicon Valley for 9 yrs, then moved to Modesto, CA continuing career. Experimented in watercolors, acrylics, oils, charcoals, oil pastels, & wood working. Started family not returning to creative endeavors until 2003 when she began working with textiles. A move to Reno, NV in 2004 provided inspiration to explore the abstract, experimenting with textiles, multi media, pattern, texture, form & layering of elements to expose uncommon relationships.
Frayed
Frayed
Mixed Media
Abstract of frayed blue denim
Buttoned Down
Buttoned Down
Mixed Media
Abstract collage of predominately masculine business pieces . . . a study in black, grey & beige . . . texture, pattern & composition
Aquaous
Aquaous
Mixed Media
Acrylic on canvas with cutouts & 3-dimensional elements:
Life is water . . . water is life . . .
In all its different forms water impacts our lives everyday in myriad ways. It is a universe unto itself yet there would be no universe without it . . . it is eternal.
Borealis
Borealis
Painting
Stylized aurora borealis with bead & glitter detail
Whirlpool Escape
Whirlpool Escape
Painting
High Heat enamel applied to the windows surrounding my whirlpool tub...soooo much better than curtains or other traditional window treatments
Yesterday
Yesterday
Mixed Media
Spray painted images overlapping industiral element silohetts and then including tools and flotsam from my Grandfather's forever bucket of hardware
Double Entendre - Earthy side
Double Entendre - Earthy side
Sculpture
A 2-sided paper mache form that will also serve as visual screen between 2 rooms...this side has a distinctly tribal/African feel
Double Entendre - Angelic side
Double Entendre - Angelic side
Sculpture
A 2 sided paper mache form with this side featuring angels & heavenly elements
Strands
Strands
Mixed Media
textural acrylic in beige & gold tones, with fabric, ribbon, & other textiles woven into the canvas cascading past the bottom edge of the canvas