I am currently living in Venice, Florida, on the the Gulf coast. My family moved here from Wisconsin in 1969. I still have the house in Wisconsin that was built, by my great grandfather, in 1906. I grew up going back and forth between the two houses, and am lucky to be able to continue doing so. Both places have their attraction, but, for now, warmth has triumphed!

I attended public school in Venice from 2nd grade until graduation. When it was time for college, I decided to move back to Wisconsin, to take care of the family house, and to attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I entered as an English major, and, while I did complete the English degree, I quickly realized that my true joy was the making of objects. My initial focus was in functional clay, but eventually I discovered metal and have remained intrigued with its possibilities.

I applied to the graduate programs of The Rhode Island School of Design and Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, was accepted into both programs, and chose to do my graduate studies at Tyler, in Philadelphia, where I earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. While still in grad school, I applied to the prestigious Philadelphia Craft Show and was accepted. Upon graduation, I returned to Wisconsin, set up my studio, and began what has become a life-long career. Since earning my MFA, in 1989, I have made a living selling my work each year solely at the 7 or 8 top retail shows in the country. When my mother died in 2001, I moved into her home in Florida. I travel back to the Wisconsin house when I can.

Throughout almost 20 years of ”doing the shows,” I've met wonderful people, had a good deal of fun, traveled all over America and earned my share of praise and recognition. Alas, I’ve grown weary of schlepping, cheesy motels, kooky interstate drivers, obscene gas prices and standing in the street with a booth full of sterling silver—getting rained on, windblown, frozen or baked, all while having people tell me that they'll be back when they win the lottery. So . . . here's my Web site! I hope you enjoy looking at my work and that you'll consider adding something Ive created to you collection.