Some of my earliest memories are of painting and paintbrushes because I grew up in a house where art was being made. Throughout my lifetime I have explored many different media and consider myself to be, at my core, a painter. However, when I began to explore the world of mosaic, that definition of myself as an artist expanded. I realized that I can create colorscapes and textures with more than just paint. My journey into mosaic has unlocked the door to my true artistic expression and I feel like I finally have all the tools and tricks (and beads) I need to create what is in my heart and in my imagination.
Exhibitions & Events
2024
Falkirk Cultural Center San Rafael, CA
Olly Ollie Oxen Free 3rd place award
Society of American Mosaic Artist’s Mosaic Arts International ’24
Janice Charach Gallery West Bloomfiled, MI and
Belger Crane Yard Gallery Kansas City, MO
Lydia (vote)
2023
Artworks Downtown San Rafael, CA. Nokki and Cricket Box
2022
Arc Gallery San Fransisco, CA Voyages Fly, Fly Away Home
Arts Benecia Benecia, CA GemsV Love One See Another (Dainty Blue)
Interweave’s Bead Arts Awards Rhino: Grand Prize Winner
Society of Arts & Crafts Boston Animal Attraction online gallery
Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center Piece by Piece: Modern Mosaics
Herbert “Ketch” Pollack, Manager of Covid Preserves: First Prize
2021
The Museum of Beadwork, Portland, ME Wings & Stings Exhibit,
OGG (Old Green Grasshopper) Juror’s Choice Award & People’s Choice Award
The Museum Of Beadwork, Portland, ME The Beaded Square Project
Owl Moon and Mourning Flower
2019
Silicon Valley Open Studios May 4-12
Society of American Mosaic Artists 100+ Moments in Mosaic: SOFA Chicago 10/31 - 11/4
2018
Society of American Mosaic Artists 100+ Moments in Mosaic
SOFA Chicago 11/1 - 11/5 & The Parthenon Museum, Nashville 4 /1 - 4/28
2016
Opened Etsy store: Flying Glass Art
2014
JCO’s Art Haus: May 7th-25th: One Artist Show, Los Gatos, CA
2012
Common Ground, Solo Exhibit, Herbert Sanders Gallery, SJSU, San Jose, CA
Twice Drawn, North First ArtSpace, San Jose, CA
2011
Twice Drawn, two person collaborative exhibition, SJSU, San Jose, CA
Samples, group exhibition, Pomegranate Cafe, San Jose, CA
The Dirty Dozen, group exhibition, SJSU, San Jose, CA
2010
Works on Paper, group exhibition, SJSU, San Jose, CA
Selected Paintings, juried group exhibition, SJSU, San Jose, CA
Education
State University of New York Purchase, BA Theater Arts (1988)
San Jose State University, concentration in Fine Arts (2008-2012)
Experience
2005 – 2019 K-5 Art Program Coordinator, Easterbrook Discovery School
2009 – 2016 Moreland Education Foundation, Board Member, Arts in Moreland Lead
1989 – NOW Free-lance Artist, Painter, Mosaic Artist, Bead Artist, Wife & Mother