I have been painting for 10 years with a lot of success at juried fine art festivals. I am mainly self-taught, with an influence from my mother and grandmother, and have also been influenced by the four years I lived in Africa, which inspired a body of African-themed work. My work is displayed at fine art festivals, galleries, and stores throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.
My recent work is 2-D mixed media composed of an etched textured compound, gesso, acrylic/fabric paint, fabric, paper, found objects, and varnish on wood and/or canvas. Reproductions of all my artworks are available on handmade wood blocks and many images are now available as clocks and recycled paper greeting cards.
Though the first impression of my work is colorful, decorative, humorous and whimsical, my most recent work expresses universal themes about love, human nature; personal philosophies on addiction, fulfillment, diversity, enlightenment and more, which become apparent/felt upon further examination.
