In the basement of my childhood home, I utilized a tornado shelter as my art studio. I was thrilled
to display my creations on the cement block walls. But, as a lot of children do, I got busy with
other endeavors. I earned a B.A. degree in interior design and had a successful career. Then
a cancer diagnosis set me back. Art became a healing outlet for me, and I realized how much
I missed having art as an active part of my life. I rented studio space and once again said YES!
to art. I haven’t looked back!

With my art, I strive to capture the joy and magic of a particular place, person, or animal, and to
inspire the viewer to see beyond reality. Although I use traditional materials, I combine them in a
unique way to prompt the viewer to discover beauty in the unusual.

2024
Collage to the Rescue Book, Twinkletoes collage
Paris Collage Collective International Women’s Day Book, Wifely Ideas collage
Strawberry Moon Magazine, Issue 7, Always Believe in Yourself collage
For the Love of Collage Book, Red-y or Not, Here I Come collage
Moss Piglet Art and Literature Journal cover art
Festival of the Arts, Grand Rapids, Michigan
ArtPrize, Grand Rapids, Michigan

2023
Uppercase Magazine Issue #56, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Corewell Health Calendar, December art, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Moss Piglet Art and Literature Journal cover art
Faces of Collage Book, Wifely Ideas collage
Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea solo show
ArtPrize Grand Rapids, Michigan

2022
Lowell Arts “Worldview: Art Inspiring Art” Gallery Show, Lowell, Michigan
ArtPrize, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lodger Gallery Light of Day Exhibition, Kansas City, Missouri
Quebec Collage Look Around Exhibition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Contemporary Collage Magazine, Issue #11, United Kingdom
International Society of Experimental Artists Juried Virtual Exhibition