For years I juggled a triple life of Artist, Gallery Director/Curator at two galleries and a family including my pretty awesome husband Stephen and my two equally awesome daughters Jenna and Lucy. It worked for a while and I honestly didn't sleep much. I was convinced I could do it all until one day my body said "NO!" and shut down quite dramatically. In 2015 and 2016 between the demand for my own artwork and major health issues, I had to make a tough decision. As much as I loved directing and curating at Skylight Gallery NYC and at The Beacon Room at BAU, I knew it was time to simplify life and concentrate exclusively on my own art practice, family and myself. I had no doubt it was the right choice and I couldn't be happier about this decision. I am a full time mixed media artist, wife and mom of two creative daughters.
I grew up in Palm Springs, CA with my Grandparents in a retirement condo. My Granny Freda was the tiniest but mightiest woman I ever knew, all 90 lbs of her. She is why I do what I do. Everyone needs a Freda in their corner pushing them to follow their heart. Thank you Grandma for believing in art and me.
I graduated with honors from the University of Redlands with a double major in Art and Art History. There I studied with noted Los Angeles based figurative painter John Nava and studied with Leo Castelli artist, Sal Scarpitta, at MICA's Mount Royal Graduate School of Art in Baltimore where I received my MFA degree. I now reside in the Art City of Beacon, NY
My artwork has been included in over 300 national and international galleries, universities and museums.