Making art is what I do. It’s not the only thing I do. I hang out with my cat sometimes. Other times I sit in the sun. I do many things - like most people. But, because this is my website I get to center it all around me. Just kidding! Art involves community. That means that those who chime in often get a say. I’m not much of a chiming-inner, but, I put into visual art what I think is important. From working with lottery tickets and raffle tickets to explore the idea of chance and luck, to carefully orchestrating a colorful portrait made with embroidery floss to explore the idea of a faceted personality, to working in plein air to appreciate the landscapes around us - I believe this is all for the better of not just those who appreciate it but for a sense of self.