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I am inspired and excited by materials and experimentation. An old French birdcage; earth oxides used as dyes, then as encaustic pigments; metal clay and beads—any of these will lead me to art making. I credit the fact that I have been an art teacher for years and have been fortunate to teach a variety of media that made it possible for me to explore these materials. I am especially attracted to textures and layers and the materials I can use to create both. Currently, I am working in clay and in encaustic and experimenting in mixing the two and continue to work with printmaking and fiber. That doesn't keep me from taking some photos, working on some digital manipulation and painting. Always more avenues to investigate….

Since June of 2013, I have, with the help of many artist friends, been replacing the art materials and equipment that I lost when my home and studio burned in the Black Forest fire. I have also moved to the Denver area and have used some of the remnants and photos of the aftermath of the fire as inspirations for new work.