Artist Statement

As an introverted, behind the scenes type, I feel most comfortable creating when the spirit moves me and I get inspired. The beauty and serenity of nature and the human face/figure have always captured my interest. I love the feeling of enrichment and satisfaction that comes with the process of creating as much as the final piece. I am not into competing and my goal as an artist has never been to join every local art organization, enter every show, rack up an impressive list of awards and past exhibits or become famous.

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I have been a freelance art instructor teaching children, young adults, and people with special needs for over 30  years and am presently with the Kentlands Arts Barn. Some of my best ideas and inspirations come from 5 -7 year old aspiring young artists because they are uninhibited and view everything with a fresh new perspective, which reminds me to “stop and smell the roses”.

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The Covid shutdown gave me the opportunity to explore ideas and different mediums without limits or worrying about deadlines. I’ve returned to gesture drawing, painting, portraiture and fashion illustration on a regular basis taking advantage of the many virtual sessions offered by numerous individual artists and organizations. I also have a ceramic studio, “Playin’ In The Mud, where I do my 3D sculpted forms and illustrated tiles. I have not been creating any ceramic pieces recently due to hand/finger issues but hope to get back to playin’ in the mud soon!​