I am an abstract artist intrigued by architectural and geometric shapes and images.  I began as a painter and subsequently explored quilting and fabric art before settling on mixed media painting.  My interest in pattern and design lends itself well to the mixed media experience.  I take collage elements made of different substances and use them to solve the design puzzle – to discover how they fit together.  Then I apply acrylic paint to emphasize the key elements and unify the whole.  I rarely title my work.  I want the viewers to enjoy solving the puzzle themselves and to find their own meaning in my work.