About the Artist

Welcome to my site.

Here you can view my work and read about my background and motivation.

It was at the University of The Witwatersrand in Johannesburg where I acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree and a higher teachers diploma.

For several years I taught English and Art, and also pursued my own work by painting at night.

Before moving to the USA in the late 1990’s, I took part in several group shows and held 3 solo shows in Cape Town (Association of Arts gallery) and in Johannesburg.(Karen McKerron Gallery)

I am represented in the Everard Read Dictionary of South African Artists and was invited to participate in both of Sotheby's Operation Hunger auctions.

I also qualified as a porcelain restorer and in the USA qualified as an antique Appraiser with the International Society of Appraisers & am an active member of Roswell Clay Collective.

My interest in Art and Antiques led me to the establishment of several Antique stores. 

It was during this busy period of time that I developed a deep love for working with clay.

All my sculptures are completely hand built, bisque fired and either glazed or painted in Acrylics and then waxed.

I am fascinated by Antique American Southern face jugs and their history. I feel that my particular approach to face jugs combines both my skill as a painter and sculptor and reflects a 21st century interpretation, as do my whimsical hand built and painted pots. 

It is my intention to create a work of art which is  both visually appealing, exciting and intellectually stimulating.

I am a mother and grandmother and I am presently living in Atlanta Georgia with my adorable Mini Australian Labradoodle, Sandi.