What inspires you?

Color! Also, the ocean, connecting with others, materials, travel, the creative process, psychology, architecture, physical activity, nature.

Describe your creative process.

My creative process is easily sparked by ideas, people, materials, something I might see, etc. It can lead me down some time-consuming and strange paths! I become inspired by something and then I explore it to some extent. If I become obsessed in some way, it will usually work itself into my making. The most frequent question I find myself asking is, "what happens if I try this..."

What are 3 words that best describe your work?

vibrant, expressive, playful

Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Mark Rothko, Corita Kent, Andy Warhol, Eric Carle, Maija Isola, Hilma af Klint, Josef and Ani Albers

What is the most important tool when creating your work?

Water, color and paper.

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

"Do the work." Stop talking and analyzing and just do the work! The answers will come in the doing.

Where do you go for inspiration?

The beach is my favorite place to be and always inspires me.