a bit about me

An art & design educator, a self-proclaimed life long learner, who is convinced that Art Transforms, Design Matters, and we are all Creative. Creativity simply needs the space to grow.

Art Education is - was - my third career!
In the 1980s, I worked in advertising. In the early 90s, I designed and manufactured a children's wear line sold in department stores, catalogues and boutiques across the US.

With a love of textiles in general and surface design in particular, In the late 1990s, I found myself back in school for a Masters in Textile Design. That deep-dive grew into a Masters in Fine Art (MFA).

As a grad student I began teaching as a lecturer at the college level, and also became an artist-in-residence at several high schools in the San Fernando Valley.

That's when I discovered the joy of teaching! Being in a classroom surrounded by raw potential is humbling, and thrilling. Being present when a student realizes their own creative voice - is simply the best!

As an Art Teacher, almost all my energy went into developing my curriculum and, finding new ways to connect my students with Art.

However, my creative energy and a great deal of joy, went into making my art samples!

Today, my creative eye is turning to other arenas. Art making is always present - it is a deeply ingrained practice in some form or another.

Art Advocacy is a large part of what I do now.

Curriculum

Classes