"Early in my formal art studies, I became fascinated with ancient cultures. Their use of art to communicate and document

was of special interest to me. As I look back, I see Incan, Mayan and African art as my strongest influencers, however there

are times my personal, diverse heritage which includes Spanish and Native American, comes through powerfully. I am

grateful for the freedom of expression and spontaneity that has come to me in the last three years. Ushering art forms to

come out of my brain with no forethought of a subject is a gift. Creativity is very important to me." CBH