About the artist: I'm passionate about visualizing and producing environments as an art form. Throughout childhood I enjoyed taking art lessons, perusing interior design magazines, and drafting imaginary houses. After graduating from Smith College in 1986, I lived in New York and continued to draw, paint, and attend art classes. I visited museums regularly. I was particularly fascinated with O'Keefe's composition, Dali's use of light, and Richter's exactitude and versatility. I noticed that my own growing body of artwork primarily depicted spaces and was diverse in style.

I moved to San Francisco in 1991, and there I began actively to pursue making art as an environment. I started as a scenic artist for regional Bay Area theatre companies such as ACT, UC Berkeley, The Magic Theatre, and Shakespeare at Stinson. The diverse nature of theatre allowed me to expand my skills and my vision. I developed expertise and versatility in conceptualizing, designing, and decorating spaces to create a specific atmosphere.

My interest in making more personal and permanent environments than scenery drew me into residential and commercial mural painting. Some of my clients included Ristorante Bacco, Pacific Coast Farm Credit, and Charlie’s Grill (Charles Shulz’s restaurant in Santa Rosa). As I increasingly began to help my clients with color and design, I incorporated theatrical and architectural elements into my own art.

Now, I create unique spaces and artwork in homes and businesses combining fine art with stagecraft and interior design. I draw on a broad range of styles for both my art and my design work, and I love doing commissions and site-specific installations. I’m dedicated to helping people like you successfully transform your place into a creative, functional environment that’s interesting, unique, and beautiful through art, interior design, or both.