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last updated 1/10/2012

The Artist

"After weaving artistic works for almost 30 years, I still strive to continue pushing the definition of "basketry"; to increase the complexity of my work; to stimulate the imagination of the viewer; and to create beauty."

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I began collecting baskets as a teenager in Southern California - always searching the local shops for the most unusual ones, never thinking about where they came from. The synchronicity and realization of my life long love of basketry came full circle after moving to Michigan as an adult years later.

My life altering moment occurred the day I happened upon a new craft shop announcing "Basket Classes". I instantly envisioned that once I learned to make baskets I would combine the traditional craft of basketry with my creative arts background to create organic sculptural designs unlike anything I'd ever seen before. Before I knew it, the images in my head were becoming a reality. My traditional basketry weaving techniques enabled me to develop my very own peerless art form by freely using my imagination and creative interests.

I'm honored that my work continues to be recognized by numerous awards nationally as I travel to exhibit and sell my work.

Honors and Awards

Award of Excellence  
Award of Excellence  
Award of Excellence  
Best of Show            
Best of Show 3D       
Award of Excellence   
Award of Excellence   
Award of Excellence   
Award of Excellence   
Best of Show, Sculpture   
Judges Choice Award   
Award of Excellence   
Best of Medium   
Award of Excellence   
Best of Medium   
Best of Show   
Best of Medium   
Award of Excellence   
Award of Distinction   
3-D, Second Place   
Craft, 3rd place   
Best of Medium   
Best of Medium   
Award of Distinction   
Best of Show   
Best of Show  
Best of Show   
Best of Show   
Award of Excellence
  

Boca Raton, FL 2011
Indian Wells, CA 2010
Atlanta, GA 2010
Estero, FL 2010
Kansas City, MO 2009
Kansas City, MO 2008
Tampa, FL 2008
Kansas City, MO 2007
Naples, FL 2006
Birmingham, MI 2005
Reston, VA 2005
Peoria, IL 2005, 2004
Sun Valley, ID 2004, 2003, 2002
Boston Mills, OH 2004
Coconut Grove 2004
Bonita Springs, FL 2004
Austin, TX 2004, 2001, 2000
Baltimore, MD 2003
Bonita Springs, FL 2003
Peoria, IL 2003
Reston, VA 2003
Sedona, AZ 2003
Boca Raton, FL 2003
Bonita Springs, FL 2002
Lafayette, IN 2002
Sun Valley, ID 2001
New Orleans, LA 1999
West Palm Beach, FL 1998
Milwaukee, WI 1998