Artist Biography

"I know that within my heart and soul peace prevails and is spoken in many languages". –Catherine Foster

My true passion is the creative process. It is that special time between the spark of inspiration and the completed piece that marks both reality and total immersion. The end product becomes a physical manifestation of this creative process that has the ability to stir something deep within us with its mysterious beauty.

Art, harmony and peace, these are the driving forces in my current body of work. My present technique consists of multiple layers of paint, polymers and resins, often embossing the metals and infusing interesting objects between layers. I have given myself the challenge of creating a rich glowing surface that draws you in with its internal energy, texture and colors. The luminous surface radiates the inner glow of the human soul as it weaves relationships with self, the environment and the world as symbols of our existence. I call it "Living Art", for the images glow and change depending from where one views the artwork.

My current project is woven metal of many colors portraying diversity. Relationships are expressed as the varied pieces are woven. Embossed with words of "Peace" in many languages, resonating a universal desire for the lessening of hostility. It is my goal to maintain feelings of inner peace as I create the artwork thus passing on this feeling to others."

"Metal Fusions"
Weavings in copper, aluminum, and sculptural creations. Exploration of metal, glass and inner imagery. For the past 3 years I have been exploring the world of wholesale art. It has pushed me into an area in which I would never have expected to excel -- metal.

"Fabric of Life" and "Tapestries of Life"
Love of painting, sculpture, collage, sewing and expressive arts are brought together in these two series. Unique imagery is developed by collaging a variety of materials layered together with oil paint.

"Talking Walls"
A pet project with interactive hand friendly 3D paintings installed with light/or touch sensors which emit musical tones or voices with the intent of providing for all people, including blind and handicapped, an experience in the creative process of making music. This installation has been shown in museums and galleries in the NW.

2008

Childhoods End Gallery, Olympia, WA
PONCHO Auction, Seattle, WA Feb
Columbia Tower Club, Seattle, WA

2007

Las Vegas, Ariel Art Gallery International Mart
NW Design Center, Poulsbo, WA - solo show
Bank of America, Bainbridge - solo show
Columbia Center-WPW Gallery
The Gardens at Town Square, Bellevue
Esquire Deposition Services, Seattle - group show

2006-2007

Columbia Tower Club - group show
NW Design Center Poulsbo - group show

Note: from 2003 to present artwork has been represented by Picture Source in Seattle, Las Vegas, Texas, Atlanta and High Point, NC. Also represented by Ariel Art Gallery in Las Vegas, Texas, Atlanta and High Point, NC. Other representation at bottom of page.

**AWARDS

2008

Finalist, Manifest Hope Online Gallery

2002

Burien Gallery WPW Members Show - Utrecht Award
Puyallup Fair - 3rd Place Award - Mixed Media

1998

Asian Seattle Art Museum, Kado Tea Garden, Flora Correa Award

1997

Seahurst Gallery, Seattle, WA, Ann'l Competition. Frame Award

1996

Canterbury Fair Juried 10th Annual, Kent, WA - City Purchase Award

1995

NWWS National Juried Show, Kirkland, WA - 1st Place

**SOLO & FEATURED ARTIST

2009

Solo Show, Lawrence Sheridan Gallery, OR April

2008

Featured Aritst, Miller Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Featured Artist, For Art Sake, Gig Harbor, WA
Nov/Dec C-Art Gallery, Seattle, WA - Peace Project
Bella Perla Gallery, Portland, OR May-June

2007

NW Design Center, Poulsbo, WA - solo show
Bank of America, Bainbridge - solo show

2004

Corporate Show - Picture Source, Seattle

2001

Listening Women installation
Talking Walls installation/Ancient Messages, Mindport Museum, Bellingham, WA

2000

City of Edmonds, Anderson Gallery, Edmonds, WA

1999

Talking Walls installation at Luminary, Seattle, WA;
Jubilante, Renton, WA; Summitt Law, Seattle, WA

1997 - 1998

Talking Walls installation - artsEdge, Seattle, WA - sponsored by City of Seattle and the Experience Music Project. Installation of 11 3D paintings.
Talking Walls installation - Providence Mt. St. Vincent, West Seattle and Kent City Art Gallery, Kent

1996

The Bon Marche Gallery Exhibit, Seattle
The Bellevue Library

**MURALS (1983 through 2004)

Redmond Town Center - Shine & Nintendo, Sponsors
Bus Station, 15th Avenue, Seattle
Kirkland Senior Center; Kirkland Teen Center;
Puyallup Senior Center; Puyallup Salvation Army Senior Center
Mandala, Anacortes, WA - 1997 - Store logo and 7 mandala designs

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1999-2004 Seniors Making Art - Dale Chihuly Foundation WA
Pierce College Extension - Drawing Class, Puyallup, WA
1992-1994 Teaching for Lynnwood Recreation Center, Lynnwood, WA
1986-1990 Teaching for Milpitas Recreation Center, Milpitas, CA

EDUCATION

Expressive Art Therapy CET 1999
California College of Arts & Crafts, Oakland, 1990-91
Seminars/Workshops: Jan Kunz, Tom Lynch, Maxine Masterfield, Helen Caswell, Xiaogong Zhu