I have loved clay since first touch; I feel connected to all of the elements (earth, air, fire, water) plus the mineral world. I love the transformation by fire with Raku, pit fire and salt techniques. My passion for figure sculpture emerged out of ceramics work over 30 years ago and I continue to find tremendous beauty & emotion in figurative work. Recently I started experimenting  with surface coloring and textured finishes, as well as more expressive and narrative work. 

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I have an M.A. in Art Therapy and worked in the field for years before returning to graduate school. I became a clinical neuropsychologist and worked for over 25 years in rehabilitation, teaching, supervising, assessment and private practice. I recently retired, with the goal of dedicating more time & energy to my passion of figure sculpture. For over 20 years, I have worked from the life model with sculptors in Marin. I am so grateful for their support, creative community, inspiration & friendship. 

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I have learned from Tebby George, Martine Vaugel, Michelle Gregor, Debra Fritts and others in workshops. I am grateful for the Samuel Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philly for my first dive into figurative work. 

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Exhibitions:

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2024  Coastal Arts League "Anything Goes" Juried All Media Show, 2nd Prize, Half Moon Bay, CA  

2024  Walter Lee Avery Gallery, "Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage", Seaside, CA 

2023  Walter Lee Avery Gallery Fall Art Competition, 1st Prize in 3D Sculpture, Seaside CA 

2023  Monterey County Fair, 2nd Prize in 3D Sculpture category, Monterey, CA 

2023  "Ourselves We Sing"; Juried Show (Christine Crozier), Pacific Grove Library, Pacific Grove, CA 

2022  Renaissance: Remember, Rise, Revitalize; Juried Fine Art Exhibition at the Pacific Grove Public Library, curated by Christine Crozier     

2022  Monterey County Artists Studio Tour, Pacific Grove, CA October 

2022  Women in Art, Group Exhibition; Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 

2021  Pop-Up Show ; Artisana Gallery, Pacific Grove, CA  August

2021  Renewal, Juried Art Exhibition at the Pacific Grove Public Library, curated by Christine Crozier 

2021  Monterey County Artists Studio Tour, Pacific Grove, CA October 

2021  Cancer: Never Give Up ( Gallerium Art Exhibition & Publication)  

2019  Member Exhibition, Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA

2018  Member Exhibition, Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA

2018  East Bay Open Studios, Oakland, CA 

2014  Member Exhibition, Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA

2003  Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios, Oakland, CA

2000  Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios, Oakland, CA

1999  The Active Edge Exhibition, LVA Lesbians in the Visual Arts, SF, CA

 

 

 

 

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