My upbringing in a gritty Canadian mining town sparked my passion for color and design, which began with drawing paper dolls and evolved into oil painting at age ten. With a strong influence from my Italian heritage and a fine arts degree earned in Florence, I honed my appreciation for craftsmanship. My career took me from painting custom handbags in Los Angeles, where I debuted my first collection at Fred Segal Flair, to working as a fashion executive and retail manager. Along the way, I developed a deep respect for detail, professionalism, and innovation, which continue to drive my artistic endeavors.

During the pandemic, I delved into sculpting, creating unique forms using a home-mixed clay recipe, which brought a new dimension to my creative expression. I started by crafting frames for personal accessories but soon expanded to sculpting the accessories themselves, such as brooches and earrings. Now based in San Diego, I’m rebuilding my studio and embracing a fresh wave of artistic experimentation, creating eclectic art surrounded by unique furnishings and curios.