About

Becoming a mixed media artist has been an evolving journey that took me years to fully embrace. For a long time, I struggled to call myself an artist, questioning whether my work was sophisticated enough and my training sufficient to "own" that identity. But I’ve come to understand that this hesitation was unfounded. I now firmly believe that anyone who creates original works is an artist, each of us existing at different points along an ever-unfolding path.

As a mixed media artist, I find boundless joy in crossing artistic boundaries and experimenting with varied techniques. While acrylic is my primary medium, I also incorporate ink, graphite, collage elements, and pastel. My inspiration draws heavily from the textures, colors, and patterns I encounter in everyday life, which coalesce in my imagination and reappear in my work. I approach my creations with intuition, allowing each piece to unfold naturally and organically. My art, much like life, builds upon itself in layers, with each tier serving as a foundation for what comes next.

I embarked on my artistic path later in life, well into my 50s, after leaving the corporate world and seeking activities that would ignite my passion. Although art had always intrigued me, one pivotal moment truly changed my life. While exploring the downtown area of Paso Robles, California, I visited a few art galleries and met an artist who invited me to sit and watch her work. I was captivated by her passion and creativity, an experience so profound that it reshaped my perception of art. Her generosity that day opened my eyes to art's power to bridge connections, bring people together, and express the deepest parts of our souls in a way that words often cannot.