I am a gatherer,  I am always searching for found objects to use on future pieces. My obsession with rust and texture inspires my mixed media collages and jewelry. I create my work in our 1890"s farmhouse in beautiful southern Illinois. I graduated in 2000 from SIUC with a BFA focused in Fiber Art. Since then I have been creating mixed media work that can be found in shops and art fairs throughout the midwest.