THE HEALING POWER OF ART

Creativity & Imagination

BIO

It was a childhood dream of mine to become a professional Artist. For over fifty years I worked as a freelance designer for clients in the Los Angeles area. My specialty was designing unique one-of-a-kind concept rooms from start to finish. My passion for mastering the lost fine arts included alfresco painting, gold leafing, furniture refinishing, portraiture and custom oil paintings, mosaic tile, sewing custom window treatments and bedding. Over the years I have tried almost every medium possible and I want to share my knowledge with my community and inspire others to know it is possible to have a successful career in art. The shift of my attention has become exclusively for projects that inspire me by the emotion of life. I now enjoy creating community art projects to help people heal trauma and stay connected. I also love teaching classes.

FEATURED PROJECTS

THE CAMERON HOME

Old World Antiquity

This Country French home is a favorite of mine. I am fortunate enough to go back and work on this extensive remodeling project every few years. Murals, faux finishing, sculpted walls and fabric installations are some of the decorative arts I have used to create an old world feeling.

From designing the open beams that suspend a crystal chandelier, to my hand crafted ceramic birds and gold leaf plaster walls, I have created a unique entry in to a beautiful and meaningful home for a truly wonderful family.

THE MERMAID ROOM

By the Beautiful Sea

The mythological Mermaid was a favorite role playing game of mine as a child. Growing up in California with beautiful beaches and Catalina Island twenty six miles across the sea turned reality into my fantasy dream life. I am inspired by water and reflections of light. The ceramic figures, fish and shells were created by me in my home studio. Natural abalone shells from my yard are mingled over the mosaic composition.

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
SERIES #1

Seeing Pink Elephants

Seeing Pink Elephants is a euphemism used to describe drunken hallucinations. This was the first in my narrative series to encourage discussions of emotional health and well being. Alcohol abuse is but a symptom of a deeper unresolved issue.

MY EGGS AND THE BLUE DANUBE

My Struggles with Infertility

Eggs are a symbol of life, the earth, fertility and resurrection. Many ancient people believed the world was formed from a cosmic egg. The similarity of thought globally about eggs furthers my inquiry to a collective conscience. We are all part of the same cultural stardust and the fingerprints of God connects each of throughout time and space. This is a celebratory piece to honor my transformation from Ovarian Cancer as a result of IVF. I’m full of gratitude to be alive with my beautiful family and friends.

"Art is a place, a thought eternal in space, where emotion lives and speaks. It is the space in between the past, present and future. It is alive and dead. It could be a cat. Or not."