I satisfied that hunger for the next 15 years by developing my artistic skills. I delved into resin, wood, metal, and fiber, gaining knowledge through classes and partnerships. I jumped at opportunities and created my own. Eventually, I realized that as an artist in training, what I seek cannot be found. Creativity is not something I accidentally discovered along the way; it is a part of me, and it has to be nurtured and tended to. Like my aging bones eager for mobility or the metronome of my breathing lungs, my creative spirit is like a prayer to my life that whispers: “Create from the inside out,” and so I do, every minute of every day.

Mixed Media is a random art form. It takes a little bit from this and a little bit from that, and fine-tuning is in the final stages of creating. When I first heard what would be included in the sets (three stencils and one stamp set), I thought, this kit will offer everything a creative needs to design a layered, textured piece of art.” So, with so much to choose from, my inspiration began by asking “How can my designs encourage random creativity?” Instead of offering kits with one theme throughout, I wanted to provide a random set of ideas with a mix of shapes that could be used in various ways to maximize the creative outcome. I kept this in mind throughout the design process. Ultimately, I wanted to encourage play without overthinking

My work has been featured in over 80 publications, from art journaling to jewelry and fashion. It’s hard for me to describe my style because when I look back at the work, my style changes with the tide and influence. However, when it comes to my design aesthetic, texture, dimension, and grunge, they always have a place at my creative table.

Over the years, I’ve incorporated these design choices by layering, embedding, stitching, and building. I'm after something that encourages the viewer to come in for a closer look. Plus, anything rusty, vintage, and weatherworn makes my heart go pitter-patter.