Welcome

My work is rooted in the idea of genius loci, the spirit of a place, and in a belief that the earth exists as an interconnected, living whole. Through drawing, painting, stitching, image transfers, and found objects, I tune in to the subtle biodiversity and layered histories of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Rather than depicting these landscapes literally, I translate their emotional presence into tactile, layered surfaces.

Working slowly and intuitively, I echo natural processes of growth, decay, erosion, adaptation, and repair. Found objects carry traces of time and place, while drawing and stitching become a way of mapping connections between the visible and unseen. My work invites quiet attention and reflects my belief that we are part of a larger living system, connected to the land and to one another.

I was an Artist-In-Residence at Wilcox Park in Westerly, Rhode Island July 2025

Artwork

  • Bird

    Look here for my explorations in hot wax combined with drawing and assembling found objects from nature on the topic of birdwatching.

  • Forest

    The life of trees and forests is explored through mixed-media methods and drawing.

  • Feather

    Handcrafted sculpture boxes and drawings explore the intricacies of feathers.

  • Nest

    Abandoned nests are the inspiration for the handbuilt sculptural boxes about these woven marvels.

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The Teaching Life

Join me as I share what I’ve learned over 27 years of teaching visual art, including my teaching philosophy, choice-based art education tips, passion for collaboration, classroom strategies and curriculum development, leadership insights, and demonstrations of art materials designed to inspire creativity in both children and adults.