Exploring animals and nature is my passion. From an early age, I enjoyed drawing, painting, modeling and interpreting creatures of all kinds. I  grew up in Western Pennsylvania within a family tradition of artistic pursuit.  My twin sister Leslie and I  were exposed to all sorts of art materials and techniques. Trips to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh provided endless fascination. Maybe I  saw  dinosaurs and the famous taxidermy work Camel Driver Attacked by Barbary Lions too many times, but these trips fostered an enduring animal obsession.

 I even pursued taxidermy correspondence courses! 

My professional experience has been in the museum field as a curator, writer, exhibit fabricator, educator and administrator. I've worked in museums and history centers in Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware, and pursued projects ranging from the history of sound-on-film to working the waters of Delmarva. Throughout my career, I've continued to create images and objects expressing a life-long interest in animal life.

Training and Experience:  

I hold a BA in Art from Gettysburg College, and an MA in Art History from University of Delaware.  I have extensive experience working with graphic designers and taking projects from the conceptual stage through execution and completion.  I'm a published author with established writing and editing skills. I've worked with audiences and students of all ages. 

And here's what I believe: Regardless of past experience, you can also learn to explore your own creativity.

Mediums:  

Colored pencil, watercolor, gouache, acrylics, ink, mixed media on paper, board, wood; computer graphics with a Wacom Intuos 4; experience with Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe InDesign CS5, and Aperture 3.3. She even has experience with seashells, driftwood, Mardi Gras beads, beer caps, and other assorted and sundry found objects.