artist  • educator • paper investigator 

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​A native of South Miami (Florida), my life-long connection with the natural environment began at an early age while exploring coastal waters 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 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 spiritual/ healing aspects of the practice. 

 

My work can be found in various private and public collections including the Smithsonian Art and Portrait Gallery Library, Newberry Library (Chicago), and a number of university special collections including the University of Florida.
 

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CV/Resume (PDF)

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*March 2026