I studied Art and Elementary Education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
My art education had an emphasis in fiber, but my love was graphite and charcoal drawing. I found it hard and scary to use color, so I steered away from painting of any kind.
When my children were little, I started quilting using traditional patterns and fabrics. Suddenly it was fun to play with color. In fabric, it did not intimidate me. My interest in color and design led me to more modern patterns. And when my focus turned to emotion, memory, and storytelling, my life of art and fabric converged to become Fiber Art.
I love sharing my fiber art with others and have exhibited quilts in:
the SAQA Showcases, Creative Inspiration (2013), Fiber Reactions (2013), (2017) and (2020) in Poway, CA
the SAQA Benefit Auction (2017-2018, 2020, 2022)
the Visions Art Museum Member Challenges (Lace, Bridges, 2018 and Splash of Color, 2019) in San Diego, CA
the Ramona Artist Studio Tour (2010-2012 and 2018-2024) in Ramona, CA
the Fiber and Book Arts Exhibition (2010) in The Escondido Municipal Gallery, Escondido, CA
the West Coast Fiber Arts show (2018) in The Escondido Municipal Gallery, Escondido, CA
the Tuesday Nights Art Showcase (2009-2018) in Ramona, CA
the Artist's Invitational, A Show of Artists' Artists (2019) in The Swift Gallery, San Diego, CA
the Day of the Dead Exhibit (2019) in Visions Art Museum, San Diego, CA
the Class Act Student Show (2019) in 2Create Gallery, Ramona, CA
a solo show (2023) at 2Create Gallery, Ramona, CA
and I continue to be represented by 2Create Gallery (2016-present) in Ramona, CA.