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About Me:
I dabbled in several art mediums, including
scrapbooking, china painting, and papermaking, before finding polymer clay.
I watched The Carol Duvall Show to get scrapbooking ideas, and watched a very
nice woman demonstrate a beautiful polymer clay project. I was so
impressed that I went out and purchased her book. When I read the
introduction, I realized that the artist lived in Las Vegas, as did I!
With great trepidation, I went to the next polymer clay guild meeting in hopes
of meeting her.
I am happy to say that I not only met my inspiration, Lisa Pavelka, but I am
proud to call her my friend and mentor!
I am now focusing on developing projects for publication. I like this area of polymer clay work because it allows me to develop my thoughts and ideas into original artwork that is one of a kind. I really don't like making the same thing twice!
In the future, I would like to expand my base to conducting workshops focused on my style of work. In my "business" life, I have experience in developing and teaching technical classes. I have conducted small workshops for the Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild, and have assisted with several polymer clay workshops. I look forward to this hopeful future expansion of my repertoire!
Heard enough about me? Here's a few personal pictures for you to get a snapshot of my life.
 Ahhh... my wedding. Don't laugh at the colors! This was 1992 and I thought dark blue and silver was the in thing!
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 This was me with my in-laws in 2000. I had long hair back then! I was pregnant with my daughter when this picture was taken.
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 This is my grandmother (the great china painter) and I. She was a remarkable woman and a great source of inspiration to me. Sadly, she passed away on August 11, 2008. I continue to miss her every day. My art is dedicated to her, as she introducted me to the wonders of creativity.
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 This is the last formal family portrait my family had done. Ok, ok, ok, I know it was two years ago and my son now has fully grown permanent teeth in front...
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 Michelle trying to hold the camera straight since she can't find anyone to take her picture! Ack, the serious look. It's like Robin Williams... when I don't smile, I look weird.
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 A look at the first version of my craft room. It is now filled with shelving bins that are on rollers. The sewing machine is gone, and a pile of polymer clay projects sits in its place! For fear of scaring the internet community, no photos of the "new" craft room will be appearing anytime soon! |