Becoming an art teacher after earning two degrees in fine art was not my original plan. In fact, after college I rented a studio just outside of Syracuse and focused fully on creating my own work. But as practical realities emerged-earning a living, moving, paying bills, and raising a family— chose to embrace teaching. What…

Every piece begins with research or the selection of a subject that resonates with me. Photographs-whether taken by myself or by other photographers-often serve as a starting point. At times, however, deeply personal experiences such as trauma, loss, or the death of a loved one shape the emotional direction and intention of a work. I…

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t creating. As a child, I was deeply connected to the natural world-building mud houses for frogs, studying insects, and spending entire days outdoors. Playing with dolls was never enough for me; wanted to build for them. I folded, cut, and taped paper into tiny pieces of furniture…