About the Artist
My work is influenced by everything around me – from literature and music to nature world tabletop games. Nothing is off the table. So many times, I let the pieces tell me where they want to go rather than try to guide them. I find trying to steer the boat usually leads to rough waters.
The ADHD is strong, leading to a lot of mixed media work, combining techniques, styles, and materials in a variety of ways. My creations primarily consist of wearable art utilizing seed beads and other materials, combining them through bead embroidery and weaving, traditional and stumpwork embroidery, gelatin printing, 3D printing, laser cutting and etching, acrylic and watercolor, needle felting, and any other technique I think will add to the piece, as I’m always learning new skills. I also produce an array of 2D and 3D mixed media pieces employing the same techniques that I use in my jewelry.
I was born and raised in Kentucky, acquiring my BA in Art, then getting my MLIS years later while working in public libraries. Even when I didn’t pursue an active art career, there was always some corner of my home dedicated to creating.
I moved to Virginia in 2020 and made the decision to pursue art full-time. My work can be found in several galleries and stores in Hampton Roads, and I can usually be found in my studio, creating while listening to a podcast or music, or watching YouTube.
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