Profile |
I am an artist, currently working in clay. I've also designed and redesigned interiors in health care as lead designer in The Focused Image (1985 - 1989) as well as creating food labels (Rose's Just Right Fresh Salsa) logos, and furniture. I designed and contracted my home, studio and gallery in Spicewood where I make and sell my one of a kind clay vessels.
Education |
Austin College, Sherman, Texas graduated January 1975 with a BA in Art
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, Certificate of Mastery Program, 1976-77
Skills |
Having been self employed since my college days, I've performed all aspects of running a business from marketing, to creating the product, and client relations. I've presented to medical boards of directors and hosted field trips for all ages and abilities. I hold a private pilot's license and make custom designed pottery and sculpture. I open my studio and gallery on the weekends for clay workshops, art sales and music events.
Work Experience |
I began my paid work in the 9th grade. That year I was a floral designer apprentice and worked for free after school and on weekends. I worked 20 hours a week in high school and college as a floral designer. At 22 I chose to be self employed and built terrariums and planted them with collected mosses and ferns. I have been self employed since that time.
My formal training is in the arts and I have made a living as an artist throughout my adult life. I established Shade Tree Potter's studio in 1978 and moved to Austin in 1982. I have continued my clay work, throughout this time, even while having other career and life commitments. ( wife, mother )
I formed The Focused Image, design consultants, in the mid 80's and was lead designer. Our main client for design services was Austin Diagnostic Clinic ( John Sligh, facilities manager ) and for framing services, the Lower Colorado River Authority.
I was married and ran a ranch for 10 years. Mostly I was overseer of house compound, landscaping and office management. I was also the pilot for the extended family.
In 2000 I built a new studio and gallery in Spicewood and continue to work there teaching workshops and hosting musical events several times each year.
Activities |
2008
Volunteer Activity, Spicewood Arts Society's ARTs RoundUP - each of the past 7 years I've been the artist liason for this art and music festival which I helped to found with several Spicewood neighbors. I also do artist talks and clay projects for girl scouts, camp fire girls, boy scouts and Spicewood Elementary School's 5th grade field trip.
References |
My references would be satisfied collectors, students from workshops and other volunteers from the various events I've planned and hosted.
I would like to work part time, to have more contact in the community and if possible, health care benefits. References are available upon request
