I'm an encaustic artist whose work is shaped by a deep love for pattern, texture, and visual storytelling. Drawing inspiration from quilting traditions, ethnographic forms, and tribal art, I create richly layered compositions that range from still life to abstract, often exploring the intriguing spaces in between.

Travel significantly influences my creative process. I'm continually inspired by the intricate geometry of ancient tiles, the woven narratives of traditional textiles, the surface textures of ceramic vessels, and the delicate beauty of florals discovered in natural landscapes. These visual elements—encountered in museums, markets, and quiet corners around the world—become the foundation for my bold, distinctive designs.

My encaustic process involves meticulously applying dots of pigmented wax with a stylus, rooted in techniques of stippling and pointillism. This careful, repetitive method creates tactile surfaces that evoke the delicacy of needlepoint or the dimensional quality of textile arts. My works often draw viewers into a physical interaction—people feel instinctively compelled to reach out and touch the textured surfaces.

A lifelong mixed media artist and serial crafter, my creative journey began early and deepened steadily over the years. I discovered quilting in college and continued nurturing my artistic passion during evenings and weekends throughout a demanding corporate career. I'm an organic learner, naturally curious and always evolving, constantly inspired by the generosity and expertise of artists and teachers I've encountered at conferences, workshops, and through online communities.

Today, I split my time between two vibrant creative communities: the collaborative studios at Artisans Asylum in Boston and my personal studio in the inspiring artist haven of Provincetown, Massachusetts.