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Who is the Lady in the Black Beret?

A few years ago, my family and I were doing a photo shoot, and I asked my photographer friend if it was okay to leave my beret on. He replied, “Of course! It’s kind of your trademark.” He was right. Once fall begins, I pretty much don’t take it off until the weather warms.

My roots are in San Francisco, and from a young age my artist mother exposed me to all kinds of art. She would drag me to the De Young Museum in beautiful Golden Gate Park at least a dozen times a year for most of my childhood. We would view a new exhibit and then head over to the Japanese Tea Garden for tea and cookies. Though I didn’t much like going to the museum, the promise of delicious refreshments made the excursions more enjoyable than not. Now, when I reflect upon my time with my mom in the Park, I am forever grateful for the exposure she gave me to the arts, culture, and the outdoors.

I have not been able to settle into a favorite art practice, because I love working in just about every medium. Lately, I’ve been focusing on collaging using antique papers, which marries my love of all things vintage and patchwork design. I’ve always preferred creating 3-D artworks (e.g., sculpture and jewelry), but I’m trying to step outside my comfort zone. I’ve been combining painting and collage and really liking the results.

I have been teaching art or facilitating art activities for 15 years, most recently at Chesterfield County Public Schools.

I received my undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Fine Art from San Francisco State University and my M.Ed. at Regent University.

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