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I'm originally a Montana girl, and graduated in Graphic Design from Montana State University, Bozeman. I still hike and snow ski when I can, but I traded pine needles for cactus needles and dropped my suitcase in Phoenix, Arizona.
I have stretched my creativity in several directions. I designed hand-painted pillows with beads and conversational charms for retail shops such as Barneys New York, Ballard Designs catalog, ABC Carpet & Home, and The American Craft Museum. One of my pillow designs also became a hand-painted canvas doll, the “Baby Angel,” celebrating individuality. Because of my obsession with hardware, I designed hardware & pearl bracelets & a belt that I named the "ziG". I sold these in shops and on-line. I continue to get orders for the ziG, if people see it on me. They are a great conversation piece!
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Harper, My Rescue Dog
The "ziG" Belt & Bracelet
The "ziG" Bracelets
Currently, I work with acrylic and ink, or colored pencils, and do both whimsical paintings with a humorous title, & also draw realistic food, and landscapes with colored pencils. I have a line of prints, cards, calendars, and also mugs for furry rescues. Recently, I began painting abstracts. I have also written & illustrated with my abstract paintings, a kick-ass book called, "Getting Your Magic Back". It is about pushing through life's transitions, and is a simple two lines per page read. I have donated copies of my
book to a women's organization called, "Fresh Start Women's Foundation". They help women who help themselves and provide them with education, resources, and support.
Rescue organizations are dear to my heart. I donate my art to various rescue organizations, and also do commissioned work. I was Arizona Animal Welfare League's featured artist during 2018, and the featured artist five years in a row for Shemer Art Center & Museum's
"Furry Friends" event. One of my paintings, "Lenny" with the cat
on his head, was part of a juried show for Arizona Artists Guild
and displayed at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. I also have two paintings, "Hope" and "Joy" permanently
displayed at the Phoenix Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.
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With either my art, or my writing...my hope is to make you smile.
Commissioned Piece of Riley & Kin
Pop-up at Pottery Barn Kids
Lenny at the Airport!
Title: "Lenny Was Curious Just How Long the Average Cat Nap Lasted"
Abstract “Edna's Flower Power Happiness” on display at Cornelia Park,
Biltmore Fashion Park
Clients & Featured Locations
Words I Live By
My Collection of Heart Rocks
Jules as Jules
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