ARTIST STATEMENT

A few years ago, a friend spotted some of my drawings and inspired me to further my passion for art which I had swept under the carpet. At the time, Metal Artists were all around me so their influence, encouragement and years of experience made the transition from massage therapist to metal artist quite thrilling.  I learned that with metal, I could still bring my whimsical side to the art without compromising my vision.  The vibrant colors and textures that I use bring my love of music and nature to life.

I love working with recycled metal and taking trips to the scrap yard on a Saturday morning is an absolute blast.  Recently, I’ve enjoyed joining together other mediums such as ceramics and copper to my metal work for a slightly softer appeal.

Making works of art allows me the opportunity to enter into another world where I feel free, I feel positive, I feel love ~ and from there, I am able to express how I embrace life.  I have done my job as an artist if the pieces I create bring happiness, joy and warmth to the eye of the beholder.