© Photo by David Clifton-Strawn
My love of working in clay and abstract figurative work began in my early 30’s during figurative sculpture classes at a fine arts center in Atlanta. I was a mother of two young daughters starting a career as a psychotherapist. I felt how life changing that time was for me. Lucky me finding my three passions: being a mom, a therapist, and an artist.
Through my 40-year career as a psychotherapist, I continued to create, wanting to try and make time for my art alongside my work and family. In 2022, I retired from a 40-yr career as a psychotherapist to pursue art more fully. Entering my 70’s, I knew this was my time to become more dedicated to my art practice while I was still able to carry my weighted bronze sculptures! I’m still a devoted mother and have loved taking on the title of grandmother. Roles I treasure deeply.
I know that some people wonder if it’s “too late” to pursue an art career at this stage of life. I don’t see it that way. This isn’t a hobby. It’s a passion. To me, creating is simply who I am-and I’d regret it far more if I didn’t give myself the work.
So here it is. My website. Welcome to my website!
I love working in clay, the feel of clay on my hands and how energized I feel in the studio. Time flies by! It’s such a satisfying, rewarding and calming way to spend a day. Clay is a forgiving medium to work with and a great reminder to trust and be patient while the form is evolving.
I have always been an abstract thinker, intuitive and often visualize conversations as much as I hear them. I listen to the words spoken yet see the context and what is unspoken. Making art has provided me a way to express the unspoken - the universal condition of being human. The losses, heartbreaks, joys and celebrations we experience and the resilience and strength within ourselves.
I read once that:
“ The reward of sculpture is the feeling one’s left with looking at it”
- Anonymous
I hope my art speaks with you.