I have wanted to be an artist since childhood; I have always felt that artists are very special people because of the work they make and the way they view the world.

Ever since I can remember, I have been fascinated with tiny objects and minute details, from my one inch tall Little Kiddle doll, to carved, etched, engraved, and embroidered details on antique furniture, tableware, vintage clothing, and the textures found in nature. As a child, I started working with natural found objects, collecting driftwood, shells, pebbles, and wildflowers from local fields. I used the collected materials to create unique driftwood sculptures.

I am the sole designer and creator of my fine art and jewelry. I am inspired to create both beautiful and conceptual works of art.

Throughout my life, I have been drawn to antiques and antique jewelry. My inspiration came from visiting old mansions, reading historical novels, the show Dark Shadows and the local renaissance faire. My early work reflects my interest with an old filigree look.

It is important to me to include antiques and other found objects that have interesting and unique details. Because of my love for detail, I am compelled to add detail to my lost wax cast and found object pieces. In the past, functional objects as well as precious jewelry carried decorative details and flourishes. The antiques have an attention to detail that was commonplace in past times, but is rarely seen in the modern day world, because it is not cost effective.

My artwork changed directions when I experienced a disabling illness. At that time, my older work was too time consuming; I needed to create a quicker, more immediate art. I came full circle by once again creating found object mixed media pieces, incorporating my love for antiques, flowers, embroidery, and metals. The found object pieces speak of both personal and universal experiences; creating them helped me to reclaim my health.

I love to incorporate all the techniques I have learned throughout my life such as: lost-wax casting, soldering, tap and die, riveting, piercing, stamping, etching, enameling, sewing and embroidery. My pieces include natural found objects such as dried flower pods and branches, which are cast in precious metal. Antique locks, keys, buttons, watches, and cast flower pods, all contribute to my artistic language. I continue to work in both lost-wax cast and found object art, striving to create art that touches the heart and helps others to feel unique and special.