Ever since I was a little girl I loved to make dolls and little human like figures. I would make them out of whatever I could find around the house. My favorite findings were the "decorative nuts" that would sit in a crystal glass serving dish on my parents kitchen table. It seemed like no one ever actually ate them, so I felt they wouldn't be missed.  There were walnuts, Brazilian nuts, and hazel nuts which were my favorite. I would grab foil and create the body, cotton balls for hair, and food coloring would make for my tie-dye paper towels that I'd use for clothing. That little girl who loved to find broken pieces of jewelry, write songs, and play make-believe theatre, still lives in me to this day.

 

One of my favorite pastimes is visiting flea markets and antique shops. I'm always in search of a treasure to take home. I'd like to think my artwork is a reflection of the history in found objects, and the joy of giving an object a new life. Butterflies and Fairy wings are seen a lot in my work as symbol of rebirth, nature shows that everyday the sun sets and rises.There is so much beauty and uniqueness found within each imperfect element. I enjoy raw materials like tree bark and acorns, flowers and all that nature has to offer. I also enjoy fabrics and googlie eyes from Michaels. Whatever it is, I want to delight in the experience.