Mixed Media

Flower Mound, Tx

My creativity was always there…whether illustrating a 20-page poetry booklet in grade school or creating bulletin boards and pep rally posters. Over the years I would design and create my children’s costumes and guide them with their school poster projects. Although my professional career was more technical, I found time to nurture this creativity, take art classes and fill my home with paintings I loved. When it was time to retire and downsize, many of those paintings found new homes and I realized this passion could continue to grow. Paint a few…share them with others…paint some more! I can create detailed, realistic works of art or blur the lines and create one-of-a-kind abstract pieces (that’s my absolute favorite). And so, my current art journey began - learning new techniques, volunteering to teach drawing and mixed media classes, applying to juried art festivals and joining and exhibiting through local artist guilds and galleries. As a creator of primarily nonrepresentational abstract artwork, I find joy and freedom in weaving together textures, colors, and materials. My work uses acrylic paints and mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas, wood panels, and paper. Each piece may be layered with texture paste, wax, or collaged materials such as self-created ephemera and found papers from magazines, old books, and maps. Sometimes, unexpected materials like leather, fabric, or found objects make their way into my pieces. Significant mark-making defines my process. Charcoal, graphite, acrylic paint pens and markers are integrated into the initial layers, creating a complex dialogue with subsequent paint layers. This iterative process continues until the piece signals it is ready to be seen and appreciated. At the heart of my technique is a commitment to depth and dimension. The tactile quality that emerges from the layers invites viewers to see and feel, creating an immersive experience.