About me

It wasn’t too many years ago I realized that art such a crucial part of my being that having it as anything other than the focus in my life was not going to work. I am a painter. I have always loved painting, although for some years it was overshadowed by the violin. But I feel very comfortable in the visual arts, it is a natural medium for me; it feels like home.

Discovering silk felt right very to me. It was like the meeting point of so many good things – painting, fashion, batik. After lots of experimentation and research I found a method that worked for me. And now I feel supremely grateful and happy that I am able to do what I love and share it with people.

 

Artist Statement
All of my scarves are individually hand-painted on 100% silk. They are painted using the serti technique, which allows for freehand drawing and infinite color combinations. They are individually designed and each piece is unique.

I am originally a painter, having begun with big, colorful abstracts. When that evolved into silk painting, it seemed so natural that I wondered why I hadn’t thought of it years before. For me, silk is the point where painting, batik, stained glass, and fashion all overlap, creating a wonderful canvas.

My approach to painting is instinctive and is fueled by the things which are important to me: dance, music, lively people, bold colors, intensity. I am self-taught as an artist. Art is a constant learning process, both in technique and in artistic mindset and I experiment continually with design, color and technique to find new approaches.

My work is sold in galleries and boutiques in Illinois, as well as nationally online. I also take part in art fairs and festivals. I was born in Mississippi and moved to Illinois when I was young, and now live in Champaign with my cat.

All of my scarves are individually hand-painted on 100% silk. They are painted using the serti technique, which allows for freehand drawing and infinite color combinations. They are individually designed and each piece is unique.

I am originally a painter, having begun with big, colorful abstracts. When that evolved into silk painting, it seemed so natural that I wondered why I hadn’t thought of it years before. For me, silk is the point where painting, batik, stained glass, and fashion all overlap, creating a wonderful canvas.

My approach to painting is instinctive and is fueled by the things which are important to me: dance, music, lively people, bold colors, intensity. I am self-taught as an artist. Art is a constant learning process, both in technique and in artistic mindset and I experiment continually with design, color and technique to find new approaches.

My work is sold in galleries and boutiques in Illinois, as well as nationally online. I also take part in art fairs and festivals. I was born in Mississippi and moved to Illinois when I was young, and now live in Champaign with my cat.