My path as an artist has been unusual
and interesting. Throughout my childhood I enjoyed taking art lessons, perusing
interior design magazines, and drafting imaginary houses. After graduating from
Smith College in 1986, I worked as a haircolorist in New York for Frederic
Fekkai Salon. I continued to draw, paint, and attend art classes, and I visited
museums regularly. I was particularly fascinated with O’Keefe’s composition,
Dali’s use of light, and Richter’s exactitude. I noticed that my own growing
body of artwork primarily depicted spaces and was diverse in style.
I moved to San Francisco in 1991, and there I began actively to pursue making
art as an environment. I started as a scenic artist for regional Bay Area
theatre companies such as ACT, UC Berkeley, The Magic Theatre, and Shakespeare
at Stinson. The diverse nature of theatre allowed me to expand my skills and my
vision. I developed expertise and versatility in conceptualizing, designing, and
decorating spaces to create a specific atmosphere.
My interest in making more personal and permanent environments than
scenery drew me into residential and commercial mural painting. . Some of my
clients included Ristorante Bacco, Pacific Coast Farm Credit, and Charlie’s
Grill (Charles Shulz’s restaurant in Santa Rosa). As I increasingly began to
help my clients with color and design, I incorporated theatrical and
architectural elements into my own artwork.
Now, I create unique spaces and artwork for homes and businesses combining
fine art with interior design and stagecraft. I draw on a broad range of styles
for both my art and my design work, and I love doing commissions and
site-specific installations. I'm dedicated to helping people like you successfully transform your place into a creative, functional environment that’s
interesting, unique, and beautiful through art, interior design, or both.
I invite you to visit my studio,
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Artists Sausalito Studio
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12/12/2006