The artistic journey, for me, began at Rice University with a course in photography. The magic of black & white film, camera and darkroom opened a window into the creative process igniting an artistic passion. This fascination continued with art studio courses at the University of Texas in San Antonio. After completing visual art studies, I have explored printmaking and alternative forms of design. My particular interest is the subject matter of nature and also the female form. Currently, I'm exploring designs on alternative materials such as metal and leather as well as fabric. It is my feeling is that the artistic path is one of participation with the viewer; it becomes a shared experience with the artist—part of our collective conscience.