As a sculptor I express evolution, a subject that deeply provokes creation in me. There is a spiritually sacred element that draws me to an intuitive place when I am working.

Everywhere I go I study faces in detail and interpret the evolutionary history and the intrigue of life that has been inscribed upon them.

During my long career as an esthetician and massage therapist, my hands learned much about the human form and the human face. I see great beauty in ethnicity, such as Mulattos and tribal cultures, with their boundary-crossing racial heritage and long, unique history in the world.

Humans are a mystery to solve, a language to learn and a exploration across many geographical borders. I choose to sculpt the exotic and unique souls who have more colorful histories because they provoke me in a way than I cannot explain.

Education:

Scottsdale Artists' School (since 2010)
National School of Cosmetology and Esthetics (1980 - 1981)
International Professional School of Bodywork, San Diego (1975 - 1977)
University of Southern California (1961 - 1964)
San Jose State University (1960 - 1961)
Mt. San Antonio College (1960-1960)
Claremont High School (graduated 1960)

Donations, Public Installations and Juried Shows:

Nottingham Gallery Art Show (2006, 2008 & 2010)
Townley Gallery Art Show (04/2010)
David Horowitz—Creator, host, and executive producer of “Fight Back!” Private Installation (2010)
Junior Diabetes Research Foundation "Fund-A-Cure" Annual Gala, Irvine, CA (2011)
Taste of Orange County, Irvine, CA Juried Show (06/2012)
Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center, Orange County, CA (2012)
JGK Gallery, Rochester, NY (Grand Opening Show 01/2011; Exhibitor 01/2011-12/2012)
Art Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Bridgehampton, NY (07/2013)
Studio 26 NYC Art Gallery (07-09/2013)
Rancho Mirage Juried Art Show (11/2014)
Private Art Show and Unveiling of Commissioned Work (09/2013)
Mission Hospital Women's Wellness Center, Mission Viejo, CA , Public Installation (2013)
Scottsdale Artist’s School Best and Brightest Annual juried Art Show (2013)
Scottsdale Artist’s School Best and Brightest Annual juried Art Show (2015)
Nottingham Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA. (Permanent Exhibitor since 2004)

Mentorships:

Michael Ezzell (2011)
Lincoln Fox (Ongoing since 2009)
Jonathan Bickart, Getty Museum, Los Angeles (2008)
Cranston Montgomery (Ongoing since 2005)
Marian Snyder (Ongoing since 2003)
Cinthia Joyce (ongoing since 2003)

Publications:

LagunaART.com —The Everyday Guide to Art in Laguna Beach, CA (ongoing)
Artist Portfolio Magazine (2011 and 2012)
Orange Coast Magazine (October 2010 and 2011)

Portfolio: