Artist Statement

Art is a visual expression of our individual or collective world. The process of creating art inherently influences our development physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually at any age. It allows us to visually work through and express ideas, thoughts, needs, emotions and reflect on positive or negative stimuli around us.

As an art educator, I believe it is my role  to facilitate an environment for this expression by presenting information about art history, materials and techniques to assist people through their own process and discovery.

My professional background is mostly in arts administration. I directed a major art school for adults for over 6 years. I worked as an art educator in museum settings, senior centers and school settings.  I have studied art education and was trained in painting and ceramics and at SUNY New Paltz and worked with a host of other materials in the “University of Life”.

I seek to provide a fun, creative and open environment. Creating and connecting with others are basic parts of the human experience that should be celebrated an encouraged at all ages.