I was very creative as a young child and can still remember the thrill of winning a place in the student exhibition at our local museum. I wish I still had my 1st place ribbon and my native American collage portrait, created by painstakingly cutting and gluing hundreds of tiny pieces of paper. Perhaps my love of collage started with way back then. I can still picture it in my head, but have no idea what happened to it after my 2nd grade debut exhibition...ah, such is life!

Now I am a mixed media artist and arts facilitator. I've worked with thousands of children over the years and feel the way they create with enthusiam and wild abandon has influenced my own work in a very positive way. I adore rich colours, texture, and subtle compositions. I use a variety of media, including acrylics, inks, gesso and collage. I love to experiment and feel the best part of creating is often the surprise when you try something new.

I'm originally from the USA, but have been living and working in the UK for nearly a decade. My work is available in The Art Room at The Outlet, Banbridge. This is non-traditional gallery and studio run by me and two fellow artists. My work can also be found at Montmarte Gallery in Lisburn, County Antrim and The Yard Gallery in Holywood, County Down. Some of my work is also available in my online shop.