After retiring from a career with the State of California I spend most of my time now working on ceramic sculptures.  When I’m not working on clay projects, I’m either learning more about art at American River College, or I’m teaching a clay class at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, Women’s Wisdom Project.

I love playing with the clay.  There is no rhyme or reason to my works, other than the joy I get from creating them.  They are whimsical and figurative.  Along with my enjoyment, I also get a big kick out of my family saying “Wow, YOU made that?”  Yes, I did.

Born:  May 1951, Sacramento, CA

Solo Show/Featured Artist:

Fe Gallery, Sacramento, CA 9/09

Group Shows:

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Women’s Wisdom Project – Bra Art Show – 9/09

American River College – Student Show – 5/09

Studio 4 Art Gallery, Sacramento, Guest Artist - 4/09

Pence Gallery, Davis, CA – Animal Crackers – 8/08

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Women’s Wisdom Project – Bra Art Show - 6/08

American River College - Student Show – 5/08

N Magazine’s Cover Artists Show – 4/08

Sacramento Fine Arts Center – Animal House – 3/08

Alpha Fired Arts – Student Show – 1/08

 

Publications:

December, 08 issue of Sacramento Magazine

April, 2008 issue of N Magazine

Awards:

California State Fair, 2009, Second Place in Creative Arts Ceramic Category

KVIE Art Auction, 2008 – First Place in Sculpture Category

California State Fair, 2008 – First Place, Best of Division, Best of Show in Creative Arts Ceramic Category

 

Education:

Pursuing art degree.  Currently enrolled at American River College, Sacramento, CA

Attends weekly open workshop with Tony Natsoulas at Alpha Fired Arts, Sacramento, CA