I have always liked to create my own designs. I
learned to sew as a very young child, and was absolutely
fascinated with it. At age 16 I won second prize in the woman’s
division of my home county for a dress I designed. I
experimented frequently with the use of several patterns put
together to create my clothing designs. I never wanted to follow
the picture on the pattern envelope. Later on I learned stenciling
and decided to change the look of my kitchen by using several
patterns to give the walls a new look. The results were unusual
and very striking.
Soon I discovered pastels and had fun using them. I was starting
to experiment with abstract art and the movement and creativity
that it offered. I was enthralled by a feeling of freedom and
personal satisfaction doing my own work. More recently I
discovered painting with acrylics and coming up with unique
designs. Just as in the past when I did not want to follow a
pattern in sewing I have found a way to have fun and be creative
developing my own styles. Painting brings me a lot of joy and
relaxation. I really enjoy staying “outside the lines” designing
and creating my own originals.