"A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art. "-- Paul Cezanne

Since 1994, I have enjoyed the freedom of being a full-time artist working in fabric, collage, and acrylics. Then as now, I love the fun, challenge, and adventure of creating brightly colored landscapes, flowers, and houses using different techniques and media. Self-taught, I later began creating hand-painted, original floorcloths, wall hangings, table runners and placemats using faux painting techniques and collage. To share my techniques, I often lead workshops in these areas.

Since the late 90's, I've participated in many group exhibitions on the East Coast. As of 2008 I have had three solo exhibitions including one at the Woodstock Artists Association in Woodstock, NY, and another one at the Arts Society of Kingston in November, 2009. My next solo show will be held at the Flat Iron Gallery in Peekskill, NY in April, 2012.

In 2009 my collage "Wild Tulips" appeared in the 2010 calendar published by Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine. An article about my work was also published in the 2008 November-December issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors. In the school art textbook Perfect Match, 2010 edition, two of my collages were featured. As a participating artist of the Free Art in New York, a video about me and my work may be viewed online at Free Art in New York (Click "Meet the Artists").

My educational background includes graphic design at Broward Community Collage in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and fine art at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. plus art-related workshops taken along the way.

Residing with my husband and two cats in New York's Hudson River Valley, I work out of my home studio.

Please call me at (845) 534-2082 or e-mail me to ask questions and to purchase original collage artwork, prints, floorcloths, table runners or placemats. Custom orders welcome. I'd love to hear from you!