ABOUT

Twenty (plus) years ago, when I was pursuing my master’s degree in printmaking at Eastern Illinois University, I was frustrated by the questions from my professors: “What does your art mean?” “What are you trying to say?” Honestly, nothing. There’s no message. I simply have a love for emulating the beauty of nature.  

I work in almost any media and enjoy combining techniques to create unique imagery. Most recently, I decided to rebel against the idea that pencil shouldn't show when working with watercolors. I've now been using pencil to enhance my watercolor paintings. 

Acknowledgements:
I’ve had the honor of learning so much from so many people along my journey as an artist. First, my mom, who thought up hundreds of craft projects to quell the constant “I’m bored” whining I did during the summers as a kid. We still talk about art and share our work, even though now its long distance.  I have to mention my dad here, too, for working so hard to send his daughter to pursue a degree in art with the hopes she would somehow be able to put food on her own table someday. I still remember the encouragement I received from my high school art teachers, Pam Kalafut and Laura Milas, who brought confidence to a shy, insecure budding artist. Denise Rehm-Mott taught me about the love of the process of making prints. Chris Kaehler taught me how to use color and to be bold with it.  Laura Lein-Svencer taught me how to play with materials. Most recently, I completed training to become a Certified Zentangle Teachers™ (CZT®) to teach the Zentangle Method. Lastly, a huge thank you to my significant other, Matt, who puts up with a dining table covered with art in various stages…