Artist Statement

Having been an artist since I was a teenager I have found that I enjoy using small components to form an object. I started my career as an abstract painter and then discovered beads. I have used beads to create sculpture, beadwoven jewelry and to bead embroider textiles. The colors talk to me. I feel as though I am cooking up a new and delicious dish while I work. I am delighted and inspired by the beautiful island where I live and by my many artist friends.

Artist Bio

Background
High School of Art and Design, New York
Georgia State University Bachelor of Visual Arts
Cultural Arts Director Atlanta JCC
Actress various Atlanta Theatre Companies
Member/Artist: Artists Atelier Atlanta, Georgia
Member/Artist: Ariel Gallery Atlanta, Georgia Art Director Various Camping Programs

Currently
Member SAQA: Studio Art Quilters Association
Member Pomegranate Guild of Needlework
Volunteer Children and Senior Adult Art Classes 
Member and Program Planner for Fiber Artists Network: Jacksonville, Florida
Member Island Art Association: Amelia Island, Florida

Shows
LaGrange National: LaGrange, Georgia
Book of Three:  Shirley Fox Gallery Atlanta, Georgia
International Quilt Fest:    Houston, Texas
William Breman Museum: Atlanta, Georgia
Island Art Association: Amelia Island, Florida
Main Library: Jacksonville, Florida

Awards
LaGrange National
East Cobb Quilt Guilt
Amelia Island Art Association

Publications
David and the Blue Box Caper (co-authored and illustrated with Faye Behar Mitchell)
Epstein School Tribute Book
Artists of Amelia

Collections
Emory University School of Nursing: Atlanta, Georgia
C & S National Bank Building: Savannah, Georgia
Overlook ll Office Building: Marietta, Georgia
William Breman Jewish Home: Atlanta, Georgia
Various private collections