Ever since I took a sewing class in high school I wanted to do creative kinds of things—sewing, crafting, scherenschnitte (paper cutting designs). But something puzzled me—how in the world do you make your own designs?! I found out (and I am still learning) when I took fine art courses at a community college.

Being a member of Open Door Gallery has been one of my most enriching experiences—working with other artists, being inspired by them and encouraged, planning and executing a variety of interesting, fun educational endeavors for the people of the community.

BIO

First step of the journey: delighting in making marks on paper (age – too young to remember, but not so long ago that I forgot the delight).

. Kellogg Community College Associates Degree, Fine Art major - 1992

. Binda Award for Excellence in Art – 1992

. Best of Show and Popular Choice Award, Kellogg Community College – 1992

Artwork accepted and exhibited...

• Lansing Art Center, Lansing, Michigan

• Carnegie Center for the Arts, Three Rivers, Michigan

• Art Center of Battle Creek, Battle Creek, Michigan

• Art Show, First Congregational Church, Battle Creek, Michigan

• Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery, Coldwater, Michigan

• Venice Art Center, Venice, Florida

• Other area exhibits

Member of Open Door Gallery in Sturgis, Michigan and Venice Art Center in Venice, Florida.

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