“I was born in Pennsylvania farm country, Lancaster County to be exact. My father was a high school social studies teacher and my mother sews as well as does different crafts. My approach to art-making and love of history--art history in particular-- stems from my parents' influence. A personal love of crafting grew from exposure to our county's famous quilts and many an afternoon spent at various antique stores. College years led me to Brooklyn where I studied fine art at Pratt. College summers found me in Maine working at an arts camp. I am an eclectic artist who works in costume design, visual merchandising, floral design, candle making, painting, and drawing. Whatever the medium, my art is dramatic, graphic, and with a flair for color. Each piece is dark and surreal. Strong women are my muses they both actively inspire and appear in my work”