| Born
1957 |
Born
east of San Francisco, 50 miles up river from the Golden Gate. Raised
in a rural environment. Fished and sailed the river delta, explored the
land intensely from the back of my horse, |
| 1969-75 |
Painted
in acrylics and watercolors |
| 1975-76
|
Learned
to throw clay forms |
| 1976-78 |
Explored
oil painting and figure drawing. |
| 1980 |
Traveled
throughout Mexico and the Yucatan. First introduction to its Archaeological
Ruins. |
| 1978-80 |
Studies
included geology, traveled extensively the desert regions of eastern California,
traveled the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Traveled to Arizona
and New Mexico to study the Anasazi and Hopi culture. Pottery and dwellings
impressive. |
| 1980-83 |
Completed
an undergraduate degree in Fine Art. Studied metal and wood sculpture,
papermaking, printmaking, media and slide projection, electronic music,
and oil painting. Many trips to the desert in search of sites, dwellings
and petroglyphs. |
| 1984-86 |
Studied
at Mills College, Oakland, Ca. Completed a Master of Fine Arts degree
in Painting. Also pursued interests in printmaking, and metal sculpture. |
| 1987 |
Participated
in a group show at Ariel Gallery, New York. |
| 1988
|
Traveled
to New York and Washington D.C. |
| 1989
|
Traveled
to New Mexico, saw and participated in the Hopi Dances. |
| 1987-90 |
Studied
Afro Cuban drumming. |
| 1986-90
|
Worked
independently on sailboats in the San Francisco Bay area. Studied with
Teri Sendgraff, trapeze dance and art. |
| 1989-90 |
Performed
at the Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, with Terri Sendgraff "Night
Flight". Slide imagery and set design. |
| 1990-92 |
Moved
from San Francisco to Mendocino County, lived in a teepee, built an octagonal
house and studio. Immersed in nature, began photographing nature and flowers.
Gardening and growing food and flowers. |
| 1992-93 |
Began
painting on pottery with under glazes. |
| 1993 |
Traveled
to Mexico and the Yucatan |
| 1993 |
Became
partner in a business creating hand painted functional pottery. |
| 1994 |
Traveled
to Hawaii for the first time. |
| 1995 |
Traveled
to India, Nepal, and Thailand. |
| 1996
|
Traveled
to France and Italy. |
| 1996 |
Bought
an historical building in Willits, California. The 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse
was built as a bottling plant in 1925 and included the town dance hall. |
| 1997 |
Moved
the production studio into the newly renovated building. Began selling
nationwide. |
| 1997
|
Traveled
to the tropics every year til 2000. |
| 2001 |
Created
a new business of hand painted ceramics. |
| 2002 |
Travelled
to Paris and Venice |
| 2003-4 |
Continues
to remodel 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse into art/live-in workspace
and commercial rentals. |
| 2005 |
Takes
workshops with architectural ceramicist Peter King and meets tile
mosaic artist, Donna Billick. Takes workshop with her at the Mendocino
Art Center, California. Also takes hand-building workshop from
William Shinn. |
| 2006 |
Completes
the last of her show circuit. Designs and installs several tile
mural commissions. |
| 2007 |
Installs
outdoor kiln for future high-fire outdoor installations. Completes
several interior tile mural installations at warehouse site. Dance
and performance art studio opens next door to new ceramic
design studio. |
