I have been actively creating art for most of my life. My art arrives from many decades of life. Art has always been a part of me, and through the years I have worked in a variety of mediums. I always return to the gifts of the earth, using the worn and discarded materials scattered upon it. Each piece I make evolves on its own; I may struggle to make sense of the process, but the elements come together. I am a native Californian and teacher of cherished disabled children. All has taught me about life. I seek to guide others to know their authentic selves through a connection to art, whether they are viewing it or making it.