Being creative has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. In my early years, I worked a day job that provided steady work and a paycheck but could not nurture my creative side. I quit my job and enrolled in the fine arts program at Arizona State University. The knowledge and confidence I gained at school have helped me succeed in the arts for over four decades.
I loved working with fibers, so I pursued a career in the textile arts. I purchased a weaving loom and learned off-loom weaving as well. I designed a line of wall art I exhibited at art shows, galleries, and commercial installations across the United States.
Realizing some yarn colors weren’t available for my needs, I learned the art of dyeing and developed my own. Dyes provided another element for my textile skills, leading to working with fabrics. My journey continues to evolve with the addition of different types of fibers and dye mediums, including acrylics, that behave like dye.
As a teacher, I encourage creativity, engage students in different styles, and enhance my students’ enthusiastic minds, as my art teachers guided and supported me.
