Artist Statement
she has exposed me to all different mediums. I have worked with Ceramics to Colored Pencils to
Acrylics. Along my artistic journey, I was drawn to beads and have been working with them for about
six years now. I joke around saying that if I were a fish, I’d be caught. My eyes are attracted to
shiny objects and the way they sparkle in the light. My pieces begin with the things in my life that
make me smile. They inspire me to be creative and share the love and fondness I have for nature
and animals of all kinds.
My creative process begins with a simple line drawing. From there, I paint the piece using different
mediums which produces several textures. The next step is hand-placing seed beads over the part of
the painting that I wish to be the focal point of the piece. Since the glass beads are semi-translucent,
they interact with the paint which produces the final affect. I enjoy the challenge of working with the
various textures to complete one cohesive piece of art.
I look forward to the many years I have ahead of me to grow and to touch people’s lives.
Art Fairs
37th Annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival-2009-Evanston, IL
she has exposed me to all different mediums. I have worked with Ceramics to Colored Pencils to
Acrylics. Along my artistic journey, I was drawn to beads and have been working with them for about
six years now. I joke around saying that if I were a fish, I’d be caught. My eyes are attracted to
shiny objects and the way they sparkle in the light. My pieces begin with the things in my life that
make me smile. They inspire me to be creative and share the love and fondness I have for nature
and animals of all kinds.
My creative process begins with a simple line drawing. From there, I paint the piece using different
mediums which produces several textures. The next step is hand-placing seed beads over the part of
the painting that I wish to be the focal point of the piece. Since the glass beads are semi-translucent,
they interact with the paint which produces the final affect. I enjoy the challenge of working with the
various textures to complete one cohesive piece of art.
I look forward to the many years I have ahead of me to grow and to touch people’s lives.
La Grange Art League Gallery-La Grange, IL Monthly www.lagrangeartleague.org
Chicago Artist’s Coalition-Chicago, IL www.caconline.org
Chiaroscuro-Chicago, IL www.chiaroart.com
Two Bostons-Naperville, IL
Unique Freaque, Ltd-Oak Park, IL Store front closed in 2009
Brookfield Gallery Walk 2008, Brookfield, IL
Evolving Artist's Art Competition and Exhibit- December 30 2008-January 30, 2009, Beverly
Art Center-Chicago, IL www.beverlyartcenter.org
- Celebrity Charity Chair Auction-Chicago, IL 2005 & 2006
"The Dog and Cat Days of Summer" Gallerie MK, Group Show-2009-Chicago, IL
Art Fairs
37th Annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival-2009-Evanston, IL
- 19th Annual Wilmette Arts Guild Festival of Fine Arts-2009-Wilmette, IL
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