Most of my work is in reaction to things that are happening in my life or in my surrounding environment. Sometimes it is an issue I feel connected to or an emotion I need to address. I tend to create things that have a sense of movement, that are organic in nature yet have a sense of orderliness to them.

In the past I have worked with such media as painting, drawing, collage and printmaking as well as ceramics, sculpture and fiber structures. I have also worked with digital arts such as photo editing and video editing software. I have produced a documentary video and created some short artistic films. Yet, the media I have been most drawn to is printmaking because of its physical demands and structured nature.

As an art educator, my thirst for knowledge is quite useful. As I am constantly trying new techniques I am capable of teaching diverse media. Through art education I like to open people’s eyes to the world around them, whether I am teaching young children, teenagers or adults. I like to teach in a comfortable, organized, safe and fun atmosphere. I want my students to feel at home in the studio or classroom; for it to be a place where they can be creative, express themselves, share ideas and enjoy themselves all while learning about art.