photo credit: Ann Widner

Observing the details. 

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I'm influenced by street, minimal, and abstract photography. Inspired by photographers Stephen Shore and Vivian Maier, I find beauty in simplicity.   

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I graduated from college with a degree in cytology and worked in a laboratory for 14 years. With the use of a microscope, I analyzed and diagnosed specimens for diseases. I left the cytology field in 2013 and focused on my passion for art.

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My abstract paintings are created from select photographs or expressed with a narrative element. Many paintings have cellular characteristics that are relatable to the cytology field. 

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In the midst of selling my work in 2018, I was diagnosed with high-grade DCIS - ductal carcinoma in situ (non-invasive breast cancer).  I spent the year 2019 to fully recover from a bilateral mastectomy, however, I received a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia which limited my strength and mobility.

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You can overcome anything if you have a strong mind.  I closed all of my social media accounts and focused my energy on healing and family.  I live in St. Louis with my husband, two sons, and my bearded dragon.

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My photographs and paintings can be purchased online and art galleries in St. Louis.

Press / CV

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• Artist Spotlight. St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles. September 2019

• "PhotoSpiva" - Two digital prints. Joplin, MO  March 2019

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• Framations. "Beyond the Lens XII"  St. Charles, MO  January 2018

• Women in Focus.  "Social Justice"   Webster Groves Christian Church  March 2018

• Framations.  "Brilliant Color"  March 2018

• Webster Groves Library.  Solo Exhibition "#thisaintartschool"  May 2018

• "Midwest Salute to the Arts"  Fairview Heights, Illinois. August 2018

• "Joplin Arts Festival"  Joplin, MO September 2018

• Manchester Arts. "ArtsFest" Manchester, MO  September 2018 

• "Old Webster Art Walk" Webster Groves, MO October 2018

• Mad Art Gallery "Framed" Silent Auction - Home Sweet Home.  St. Louis, MO October 2018

• St. Louis Artists' Guild, "Collectors Choice XVIII" November 2018

• Art Saint Louis. "Art Saint Louis Exhibition XXXIV" St. Louis, MO November 2018

• Linus Galleries.  "Play"   Pasadena, CA  January 2017

• Women in Focus.  "Passion"  Third Degree Glass Factory  St. Louis, MO  February 2017

• MySLART.  "April 33"  Old Orchard Gallery  Webster Groves, MO  April 2017

• Women in Focus.  "Golden"   Webster Groves, MO   May 2017

• Webster Arts.  "Small Works"   Webster Groves, MO  September 2017

• Manchester Arts.  "ArtsFest"  Manchester, MO  September 2017

• Divinemoira Studio.  "Art for the Angels"  Silent Auction  St. Louis, MO  October 2017

• Women in Focus.  "Autumn Art Show"  Gretchen Brigham Gallery  St. Louis, MO November 2017

• Women in Focus-Atlanta.  "International Women's Month"  Atlanta, GA  February 2016

• Webster Arts. "Small Works"   Webster Groves, MO   March 2016

• Women in Focus.  "New Beginnings"  Webster Groves, MO   May 2016

• Framations. "Altered" - "First Place and Honorable Mention" St. Charles, MO   May 2016   

• Divinemoira Studio.  "Turbulence Behind Tranquility"  St. Louis, MO  July 2016

• Manchester Arts.  "Inside/Outside"  Manchester, MO  July 2016

• Women in Focus.  "Perspective"   Kirkwood, MO  September 2016

• Divinemoira Studio.  "Turbulence Behind Tranquility, part 2"  St. Louis, MO  September 2016

• Art Saint Louis. "Mix Tape"  St. Louis, MO  October 2016

• Women in Focus.  "Inspiration"   St. Louis, MO  November 2016

• Third Degree Glass Factory.  Solo Exhibition "Architectural Abstracts"  St. Louis, MO   January 2015 

• St. Louis Artists' Guild.  "Move!"   St. Louis, MO  June 2015

• Women in Focus.   "A Clear View"   Tavern of Fine Arts  St. Louis, MO  September 2015

• Contemporary Art Museum - Open Studios. Webster Art & Picture Framing  Webster Groves, MO  October 2015

• Art Saint Louis. "Art Saint Louis XXXI, The Exhibition"  Two digital art pieces - "Honorable Mention"  St. Louis, MO  November 2015

• MySLART.  "May 33"  Old Orchard Gallery  "Best in Show" Webster Groves, MO  May 2014  

• MySLART.  "June 33"  Old Orchard Gallery   Webster Groves, MO  June 2014

• Contemporary Art Museum-Open Studios.  Webster Art & Picture Framing  Webster Groves, MO  June 2014

• Soulard Art Market. "Somewhere over the Rainbow"  St. Louis, MO  June 2014

• Art Saint Louis.   "Art Saint Louis XXX, The Exhibition"  St. Louis, MO.  November 2014​​