My earliest memories of my mother were seeing her etch copper plates and run off a series of prints using the large printing press in her home studio.

My mother’s legacy had a significant impact on me and my two daughters Ciara and Teagan. Fortunately, my daughters were graced by her presence long enough to have her give them their first lessons in visual arts and influenced their choices to pursue photography and fashion design respectfully.

It is a great privilege for me to be able to pursue my life-long passion for studying art. In doing so, it is important for me to honor my mother’s legacy both as an exceptional artist and as a woman who persevered in her pursuit of this passion despite struggling with schizoaffective disorder her entire life.