I have always thought that an artists' work helps to show people how they
can see things differently. When each of us creates art, we imbue our work
with a distinctive blend of our own experiences and perspectives. My own combination
of experiences helps to shape my work. My experience of color is from handling
textiles, studying art history and from spending time in my mother's garden.
My excitement about texture comes from admiring the lush world on the bottom
of the ocean, combining clothes and materials and again, exploring the wonders
of flowers and the entire plant kingdom.
There are two things I love about my job - combining the colors and textures,
and teaching. Nothing brings me more joy than coaching a student to
make something they had never envisioned, but that comes from inside them.
The exchange of excitement gives me a true connection to other people.
The power of creating something joyful from inanimate materials is a
thrilling experience. I just can't get enough of it.
Other things that make me happy are my crazy dog, my sweetheart Tom and acting
silly with my friends and family.
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