Welcome
My work is rooted in the idea of genius loci, the spirit of a place, and in a belief that the earth exists as an interconnected, living whole. Through drawing, painting, stitching, image transfers, and found objects, I tune in to the subtle biodiversity and layered histories of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Rather than depicting these landscapes literally, I translate their emotional presence into tactile, layered surfaces.
Working slowly and intuitively, I echo natural processes of growth, decay, erosion, adaptation, and repair. Found objects carry traces of time and place, while drawing and stitching become a way of mapping connections between the visible and unseen. My work invites quiet attention and reflects my belief that we are part of a larger living system, connected to the land and to one another.
I was an Artist-In-Residence at Wilcox Park in Westerly, Rhode Island July 2025
Artwork
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Bird
Look here for my explorations in hot wax combined with drawing and assembling found objects from nature on the topic of birdwatching.
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Forest
The life of trees and forests is explored through mixed-media methods and drawing.
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Feather
Handcrafted sculpture boxes and drawings explore the intricacies of feathers.
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Nest
Abandoned nests are the inspiration for the handbuilt sculptural boxes about these woven marvels.
My Shop
The Teaching Life
Join me as I share what I’ve learned over 27 years of teaching visual art, including my teaching philosophy, choice-based art education tips, passion for collaboration, classroom strategies and curriculum development, leadership insights, and demonstrations of art materials designed to inspire creativity in both children and adults.
Graphite Drawing, paper, light modeling paste, beeswax on wood panel 6”x6”x1”
These birds have been making South Carolina their home. I have spotted several off Dewees Island and on Seaside Creek near my home on James Island. They are a striking site in the green marsh.