I studied art at Hunter College in NYC.
I moved to Dallas and continued my art career here in Texas when I decided to go to graduate school at TWU. I love those years, of exploring and trying new things. I completed my Master of Art (MFA) in 2006 in painting and minored in art history. I used that background to give private art lessons and to teach at the local colleges (North Central Texas College). Animal forms, female faces, and ancient art history are my favorite inspirations. I found myself using the art from the Utah and Colorado cliff drillers in my work. I borrow their simple forms they use to define the animals. Though I dont use their geometric patterns, I adore the animal shapes with faces. I actually have 60 graduate classes in painting and art history. I can talk your ear off about different artists and the materials used to make art. I never expected to to be working in three-dimensional art, but the more I played with clay, the more I realized I love building things. I build things to paint!
My husband found my first kiln on NextDoor for $100. I bought it and started my strange journey into clay. I have replaced both the kiln and the husband.
I work out of my house with a functioning ceramic studio. The kiln, cherry bomb, and slab roller live in my garage. The work area in the living room consists of 2 tables, one for the underglaze painting and the other for the building. I have a secret formula for my underglazes which of course I would share.