Why I Adore Enya

Why I Adore Enya

The moment I turn on Enya my body lets go and knows it’s time to be creative.  Her ethereal voice tells me, “Hello there girlfriend, it’s time.”  Music choice in my studio is very important to me and I try to fit it to the mood; slow to calm my nerves and rapid &...
Exploring My Poetry Side

Exploring My Poetry Side

9/28 – Reading one of my poems selected by San Diego Writers, Ink at the Mingei Museum’s Blue Print Event. 9/30 – Poetry/Collage Workshop at The Ink Spot was full of surprises. Check out instructor Nicelle Davis’ poetry flashes...

Why I Have a Dress Code in My Studio

I have ruined more garments by entering my studio unawares. Once after a fundraising gala I stepped inside to peek at a table I had started to mosaic. I just couldn’t resist, in heels and a favorite fancy dress I began to manipulate and glue down pieces....

I’m in STUDIOS Magazine!

Yeah!!!  Pictures of my J & J Ranch Studio and an article I wrote are featured in the Fall issue of Cloth Paper Scissors STUDIOS magazine.  Read the article here. The magazine can be purchased at most major bookstores or online here for the digital...
Why I Create

Why I Create

I create because I like to lose my sense of time and space. I don’t do it to impress anyone, I do it for myself. It has taken me a long time to push aside the concerns in my head about whether anyone will like it or be impressed. The best thing I ever learned was to...