Inspired by my career as a Fashion Designer and my continuing love of fabric and the female form, I strive to incorporate these elements into my artwork. This process reveals to me the mystery of my own memories, feelings and experiences. while drawing the viewer into my artwork through design, color pattern and texture. The tactile nature of my work, juxtaposed against the allegorical subject, "unlocks" a strong memory or emotion from within. In this way I tell my "story". With each new piece I learn more about myself, my memories and my most intimate feelings. One could say I "speak" through my art. My goal is that through autobiographically sharing my story, my audience recognizes the common thread that unites each of us in life. I believe we ALL have a story to tell...