I read a lot of articles about my passion, helping preserve the wildlife and habitats of our planet. I get very jazzed when I see the help coming from organizations or individuals who make it their lives mission to preserve and protect those who need a louder voice. Sometimes the voice comes from a wondrous and unexpected place. I came across an article in Catch News an online publication that was written on July 29,2016. In the article, three boys decide to help save the wil

Peace on Earth While I was growing up our family’s spiritual life was very progressive according to today’s standers. In the 60’s and 70’s, I remember my parents saying, “ How can we bring up our children in such turbulent times.” This has often been a compelling thought that has come up as I raise my daughter. How can I set the best example? I had a wonderful upbringing with all a young girl could hope for. I never worried about my home or my family. I saw my parents helping

"Dreamer,” is a Wildlife Illuminated Mandala featuring 12 of the most endangered birds of California. I exhibited at the Sawdust Arts Festival in the summer of 2014.I knew all my art friends loved my endangered illuminated manuscript work and I knew I potentially was on to something. I worked on “Dreamer,” at my booth at the Sawdust Arts Festival and completed it as part of the artist art demonstration process. I loved when all the avid bird watchers would come into my booth,

When I was at a crossroads in my art career, I had thought I had hit a brick wall on being different or relevant as an artist. I had tried all the typical fine art materials that I had been trained to use throughout the years. I had tried pastels, designer gauche, acrylics, watercolor, oils, graphite pencil, frescos, and oddly enough house paint. I began my training in New York at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. At the time I though textile design was my end

When I research my Endangered Wildlife Illuminated artwork, I take into consideration many details. In the case of hummingbirds, I am fascinated by the delicate bones and feathers of a hummingbird. A paleontologist studies the science of animal bones, yet within the scientific history, it is difficult due to the frailty of their bones and how rapidly they decompose.A hummingbird flaps its wings in around 12 beats per second. This hyperbolic speed allows the hummingbird to sus