My version of "mixed media" is a combination of acrylic painting,

 and collage. I use a variety of vibrantly colored and printed papers,

envelopes, tissue paper, wallpaper and fabric scraps embedded in,

and under traditional acrylic paint. The most recent works feature

bits of beautiful silk from Vietnam, which my brother brought me from

his travels. This layering of a variety of textures and materials gives my

paintings a unique depth that one can really sink into.

As I mention in my biography, I am a packrat, a collector, and a recycler.

Anything catching my eye with an interesting shape, color, pattern, or texture

will be quickly swooped up and stashed in my studio for a future project.

Fragments, found objects and scraps, be they washers, petals, wire, or the

liner from a fancy envelope, fill my work with memories of other lifetimes.