I am a native of Los Angeles, and have an amazingly supportive husband and two wonderful sons in their mid 20's. We are definitely a creative household. My husband is an artist and entrepreneur, my oldest son Taylor, plays the piano and is very passionate about classical music, and my youngest son, Gabriel, writes witty complex essays, and appreciates classic movies.

I have created some form of art for as long as I can remember. As a young child, I'd make these little characters and cut them out like paper dolls. They were my imaginary friends. I've never been one who draws the things I observe, instead I prefer to hit a blank page and see what comes out.

A few years ago, I was hit by the quilting bug. On the President's Day of Service, I looked for an opportunity to volunteer locally, and it brought me to Project Linus, and then I was hooked. I feel like everything I've ever done artistically is being incorporated into my art quilts. 

Artist Statement-

It's pretty simple really, I feel that creation is very sacred. 

In my younger days, as a single mom, I used to paint nearly every night. It was my way of tapping in and finding a way to survive creatively as I was working hard to provide for my two sons. One of those nights, I was painting and I looked at it and thought "this is crap" and then I just started dipping the brush in paint and throwing it around in a frenzy, and then I saw..... wow. There was a whole scene there, and it just came out, literally. I titled that piece "Land of the Lost" because it resembled a scene in the TV show I watched as a child. It was a moment I'll never forget because it changed me in a very profound way. It was exciting!

When I was about 19, I had a vision of creating large colorful paintings. They started coming when I was 25. In those days, I was really struggling. I was divorced very young, and I didn't have an opportunity prior to manage my finances independently, so I learned through trial and error with my two sons along for the ride. 

First and foremost, my sons are the light of my life. Because of them, I've worked hard and become a better person. I love them so much and even though it was a challenge at times, we had a lot of fun. They were very involved in my creative process and many early paintings were inspired by them. To this day, I enjoy sharing with my sons and respect their opinions. 

So, in a nutshell, I am in heaven when I am engaging in the process of creation. I trust and enjoy the ride.

Peace and Love to All.