Original Art

One of my life's goals is to reuse and recycle whenever possible. Mixed Media, Vintage Jewelry Art, Assemblage .. however you call my particular style of craft, is my way I'm recycling and reusing. Beads are procured from broken necklaces and antique bracelets. I search out and set aside special findings and semi-precious stones - as well as pearls, sea glass and natural shells and pebbles. I also have a huge collection of buttons. Who doesn't love buttons? And have added that and more fun elements into my creations. Some pieces are created directly on a hand-painted acrylic panel - while others showcase one of my original digitally-rendered backgrounds created specially for that piece. I also have been working directly on salvaged pieces of wood and driftwood - almost anything that resonates with me. Once my canvas is prepared, each element from my vast collection is individually and intentionally hand-set. I'm always on the lookout for interesting and unique materials to craft my growing menagerie of dragons, birds, turtles, insects and elephants. My ultimate goal is to inspire a sense of connection to our natural world through my art.

Art in the Barn in Barrington

Sept 23-24, 2023 I am excited to be participating as a juried artist at the 48th Annual Juried Fine Art Show on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd - I've been steadily working day & night to prepare for this event.

Look for my booth at the event! I'll be bringing a selection of recreated vintage jewelry with my original framed art and prints.

Please message me to find me there!

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5x7 framed Sea Turtles

Choose from underwater scene or clear background panel.

5x7in Sea turtles are available as custom order on a vintage frame. Request your Artwork

10x10 framed in shadowbox frame

Request a personalized custom 'Family Heart tree' using elements of your heirloom jewelry or personal mementos.

Holiday Trees (for all seasons)

Framed and ready to display - starting at $115

My most Popular Design

Request your tree any time - I always save my most special frames for these beautiful creations.

I've discovered it doesn't need to be the holiday season to enjoy a Christmas tree. I've created so many of these beautiful designs, from summertime to fall, and not one is ever the same.

I seek out vintage frames - sometimes tiny gilded and painted frames to showcase my trees on. Each one has been made to order - and I never tire creating them!

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Reclaimed Wood frames

Quality vintage frames are hand selected for each piece of art. Many frames are restored & sometimes entirely remade and are in ready to hang condition.

Sea horse Love

This beauty is currently available - set in a vintage hammered metal scrollwork frame entirely handworked. Sea Star sits beautifully in this 8 x 10in frame, which sits nicely on a mantle or desk, or is ready to hang on the wall.

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