Biography


Born and raised in California .

As a youth competed extensively in horse shows. During and after high school began doing artwork for rock and punk bands in Los Angeles.

Studied acting for 3-4 years in Los Angeles and New York City. Followed by years of working as stylist. display artist and retail sales in high-end clothing boutiques in Los Angeles.

Fell into a lost wax casting class at UCLA Extension in fall 1990. Followed with several classes in fabrication at Barnsdall Art Center, Los Angeles.

Continued education over the years at workshops at Cal State Northridge. Mendocino Art Center, Metal Kitchen and 92nd St. Y - New York City.

Currently reside in southern California with my animal menagerie.



Show History

In 1993, began participating in fine art and craft shows.

Including:


Arizona

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, Carefree, Arizona

California

Southwest Arts Festival, Indio, California
La Quinta Art Festival, La Quinta, California
Contemporary Crafts Market, San Francisco, California
Contemporary Crafts Market, Santa Monica, California
Kings Mountain Art Fair, Woodside, California

Colorado

Aspen Art Festival, Aspen, Colorado
Beaver Creek Art Festival, Vail, Colorado
Festival of the Arts, Crested Butte, Colorado

Minnesota

Minnesota Crafts Festival, St. Paul, Minnesota

New Mexico

Southwest Arts Festival, Albuquerque, New Mexico

New York

American Crafts Festival / Lincoln Center, New York City
Crafts Park Avenue, New York City, New York

Oregon

Art in the Pearl, Portland, Oregon
Portland Arts Festival, Portland, Oregon

Texas

Fiesta Arts Fair, San Antonio, Texas
Main St. Fort Worth Art Festival, Fort Worth, Texas

Utah

Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City, Utah

Washington

Bellevue Festival of the Arts, Bellevue, Washington