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​A native of Miami, Florida, my life-long connection with the natural environment began at an early age while exploring coastal waters and mangrove forests near my home.

 

A passion for art was later set in motion at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas where I studied painting, drawing, art history and sculpture, completing a BFA in 1984. For many years since then I have worked as an artist, illustrator, science writer and educator.

 

Fascination with hand papermaking processes led me to complete an MFA in Book Arts at the University of Iowa [2016] with a focus on Japanese-style papermaking, along with the history, traditions, and the spiritual/ healing aspects of the practice.     

CV/Resume (PDF)

 

*November 2024

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