I am an artist in Beaverton, Oregon. My areas include polymer clay mosaics, beaded art dolls, beaded earrings and necklaces, gourd decoration, bookbinding, collage and watercolor.
I've been artistic all my life. At 23 I was doing decoupage for Christmas bazaars. That was the year I blew a hole in the bedroom wall with a shotgun. (Long story) One summer was spent making macrame plant hangers and wall hangings. My baby and my macramé were hung from the patio cover (Ben in a jump seat). In 1991, I took the opportunity to "run away" from my conservative, responsible life and I moved to Nahcotta, WA. on Willapa Bay to live with an oysterman. This resulted in an epiphany for me--I discovered hand papermaking! It was miraculous that you could cook grass and from that create beautiful paper. I was active in the annual oyster festival, winning blue ribbons in my category (the only entries but who’s counting). I received commissions to create wedding invitations which included all the neighboring wildflowers and a 5x10’ display mat for the Ark Restaurant. In 2002 & 2003 I attended Artfest and learned from many wonderful teachers. 2006 was my third experience and all the camaraderie & energy finally came to me including my involvement in the 3 fatbook groups. I feel personally connected to a wide circle of fellow artists.
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I've been artistic all my life. At 23 I was doing decoupage for Christmas bazaars. That was the year I blew a hole in the bedroom wall with a shotgun. (Long story) One summer was spent making macrame plant hangers and wall hangings. My baby and my macramé were hung from the patio cover (Ben in a jump seat). In 1991, I took the opportunity to "run away" from my conservative, responsible life and I moved to Nahcotta, WA. on Willapa Bay to live with an oysterman. This resulted in an epiphany for me--I discovered hand papermaking! It was miraculous that you could cook grass and from that create beautiful paper. I was active in the annual oyster festival, winning blue ribbons in my category (the only entries but who’s counting). I received commissions to create wedding invitations which included all the neighboring wildflowers and a 5x10’ display mat for the Ark Restaurant. In 2002 & 2003 I attended Artfest and learned from many wonderful teachers. 2006 was my third experience and all the camaraderie & energy finally came to me including my involvement in the 3 fatbook groups. I feel personally connected to a wide circle of fellow artists.
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