I've been doing seed bead work since 1986. Much of what I've learned has been through trial and error, out of books or through the wonderful resources available online. I have been able to take classes from many of our top beadweavers and count a few as good friends.

I was a semifinalist in the lampwork category for Bead Dreams 2009 and for my bead embroidered collarpiece in the Treasures of Toho 2009 Contest. You can see the Treasures collarpiece in the 2010 February issue of Bead & Button. My work is currently on show at the Harwood Museum of Art gift shop and also at the Fetchin House Taos Museum of Art Gift Shop.

I've taught college level multimedia and design at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Illinois Institute of Art. I have taught beadwork and fine arts at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Glass Axis in Columbus, OH and for bead stores around the country.