I am active in several creative pursuits:
Visual art using acrylics, fabric, photography, found objects;
Music: singing, guitar, bass, flute;
Writing poetry and non-fiction;
Healing arts using Jin Shin Jyutsu and herbs.

I create my art utilizing acrylics, fabric, photography and found objects. My early work was quilting, which influenced the conceptualization of later paintings. My art is inspired by my interest in the environment, psychology, peace, sociology, human rights, and earth-based spirituality.

Group Shows:
2023
“Love’s Great Adventure” Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
Member Exhibition, Mt. Airy Art Garage, Philadelphia, PA
2022
“Lifeblood”, Juried Exhibition, Mt. Airy Art Garage, Philadelphia, PA
“Texture, Texture, Texture” Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
“Celebrate Arts and Aging” Philadelphia Corp. Aging, Philadelphia, PA
WOAR – fundraiser exhibit, Philadelphia, PA – the painting sold.
“Reemerge”, Juried Exhibition, Off the Wall Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
“Life Aquatic,” Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
Germantown Annual, Imperfect Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Annual Juried Exhibition, William Way Center, Philadelphia, PA
2021
“Philadelphia’s Freedom”, Juried Exhibition, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA
“Love”, Juried Exhibition, Mt. Airy Art Garage, Philadelphia, PA
“Spring Ahead, Fall Back” Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
“The Art of the Flower”, Juried Exhibition, Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA
“Celebrate Arts and Aging” Philadelphia Corp. Aging, Philadelphia, PA
“ Creating Space” Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
Germantown Annual, Imperfect Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2020 “Philadelphia’s Freedom” Juried Exhibition, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA
“Ode to Instruments of Jazz,” Juried Exhibition, City of Philadelphia; Exhibit, cancelled due to COVID-19
“International Women’s Day,” Mt. Airy Art Garage, Philadelphia, PA
Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA

2019 “Movers and Makers”, Juried Exhibition, Mt. Airy Art Garage,
Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Corp. Aging, Philadelphia, PA
Off the Wall Gallery, Juried Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA

2018 Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely Abstract Juried Exhibition, The Philadelphia
Sketch Club
“Let’s Connect”, Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts,
Philadelphia, PA
Imperfect Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Corp. Aging, Philadelphia, PA

2017 Off the Wall Gallery, juried show, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Corp. Aging, juried show, Philadelphia, PA
Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
“Having Our Say”, Juried show, Mt. Airy Art Garage Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
2016 Imperfect Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Mt. Airy Art Garage, Juried Show, Philadelphia, PA
2015 Philadelphia Corp. Aging, Philadelphia, PA
Mt. Airy Art Garage, Philadelphia, PA
2014 Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
2003 Sedgwick Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Education:
M.S.W., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Legal Studies, Ludwig Maximillian Universität, Munich, Germany
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

My creative work in art, writing and music is inspired by my interest in the environment, psychology, peace, human rights and earth-based spirituality. A sense of joy is important in all I do, as is appreciating and being grateful for my life.

I no longer see psychotherapy or coaching clients.
If you seek a psychotherapist, please search the website www.psychologytoday.com. If you seek a career coach, visit www.icfphiladelphia.org/

This ancient art harmonizes life energy to reduce energy blockages, decrease stress and promote optimal health.
I no longer am accepting clients.
Additional information about Jin Shin Jyutsu is available at: www.jsjinc.net