After working for 20+ years as a computer programmer in the corporate world, I experienced a level of burnout that left me longing for change.
My first foray into the art world was through the door of art-as-therapy. I studied with the late art therapist and prolific author, Lucia Capacchione, PhD, ATR, and became a certified coach in her methods of journaling and expressive arts.
My work with Dr. Capacchione created a profound shift from the predominantly left-brained computer geek I had been, and awakened the more right-brained, creative artist that had been lying dormant in me for my entire life. As this new self emerged, I explored many mediums including acrylics, watercolor, pastels, colored pencil, mixed media, and collage.
After participating in a 3D mosaic workshop with Debra Mager a few years ago, I immediately recognized that I had finally found the medium my creative heart had been looking for.
I enjoy reusing old discarded jewelry, semi-precious stones, tile, glass, beads, buttons, and other trinkets to create my mosaic pieces. I build connections through color, shape, theme, and texture. I blow the dust off thrift store cast offs and bring them back to life with new sparkle and shine. I delight in creating playful and imaginative birds, animals, and insects. My work is sometimes whimsical, sometimes mystical, and often grounded in nature and the divine feminine.
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