"Undecided"

"Twirling"

""Rustic"

After graduating from UCLA School of Fine Arts and earning a credential from Whittier College, I continued to pursue all aspects of the arts and develop a broad and full appreciation for numerous art media. This range of pursuits included painting; pen and ink drawing; printmaking; ceramics; and sculpture. When I was a teacher, I shared this appreciation and the skills with youngsters of all ages and helped them develop their own talents and interests. Then, as an art gallery manager and basket importer, I developed a strong interest in the art and craft of basket making. I also became a collector of both Native American and international basketry, but the idea of making my own basket never occurred to me. Then, I enrolled in a class in basket making at the Orange County Museum of Art, and I have been making baskets ever since.

Using my interest in all types of basketry, I am learning to create and develop my own unique and distinctive style. With the same natural elements from the native craft, I am striving to develop interesting designs while maintaining the traditional utility of the basket. I love to gather and use natural materials ranging from native California pine needles to gourds of all shapes and sizes. The natural materials add a life and spirit of their own that make each basket a unique and individual creation.