I decided to be an Artist when I was 8 yrs old. My Aunt took me to my first Museum visit. I will never forget the power of the work. I attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Montclair State University and NYU I have a BA and an MA in Psychology.
I had many interesting jobs which shaped my view of the world and my place in it. Throughout this time I continued my art in my free time. Out of Art School I worked in Package Design then moved to New York City. I landed a job working on a Stock Market Newsletter, then became a Trader, "making markets" in small Over-the-Counter Companies for 5 years until I married and moved out of the City. Most of my Work Life was concerned with Counseling specialized populations but I also had many Mini-Jobs. Among them were Writing and Editing, Teaching (not just art, but Cooking and Meal Planning with "Intellectually Challenged Clients"), Ceramic Tile Installation. Dog Breeder and Dog Show Judge and White Water Guide. Later I worked as an "Artist in the Schools".
In the 90's many public Venues like University Campuses and Parks decided to have Summer Sculpture Gardens, temporary work that changed annually, I liked building things and had Carpentry and Masonry skills so this was good for me. Over the next few years I participated in almost every opportunity within a 150 mile radius of my home. (I had a demanding job, could not take time off, and most of the work had to be done on site evenings and weekends.) My work was appreciated and I was included in "Who's Who in American Art" by one of the Curators.
When I was finally able to become a full time artist I did a 3 month residency in Berlin and fell in love with the City. I subsequently visited several more times and eventually moved here. At one time studio space was readily available but that is no longer so. After losing several great studios due to "Gentrification" I decided due to space limitations to concentrate on painting. I have never been happier, I live like a Monk and go to my studio almost every day.
I'm enjoying experimenting with color and form
