I love to “paint” with fabric. Instead of a paintbrush, I use scissors and a sewing machine. I work exclusively with cotton batik fabric. Its vibrant colors and natural, organic feel lend perfectly to my colorful, creative interpretations of my subject matter. Occasionally, I embellish my work with fabric paint, sequins and beads, to add depth and sparkle.

My goal is not to create artwork that looks realistic. I prefer colorful, playful, and somewhat abstract renditions of my subject matter. Recognizable, but unexpected and fun.

I enjoy creating animal portraits, both wild and domestic, and art inspired by the beauty of the Western North Carolina mountains. But I’m also game for any subject that lends itself to bright, colorful interpretation!

I enjoy expressing my creativity through fabric collage and surprising people with what I can create with a bunch of tiny pieces of fabric and a sewing machine. I love it when someone sees my art and asks, “How did you do that?!”