Photo in the Mirror

Hi all - I started doing ebay as a way to reach a larger audience with my art and interests.

Satisfy your psyche! That's my goal. Fabric is my medium of choice. Texture, color, and dimension - what else is there? My artwork is usually based on a concept, rather than a vision. I see usual items in an unusual way and incorporate that into my creations. If you like the unique, you will like my work.

"It's Me!", watercolor, self-portrait

My interests are varied so you might see a variety of items posted by me. I like antiques, I paint (mostly watercolor and acrylic), I make custom clothing and costumes (I love sewing and embroidery and can create that one-of-a-kind item to showcase your unique style), I love to recycle found objects into something useful, beautiful, or just a conversation piece!

Community is important to me too and I volunteer with two local arts organizations and with the local historic "Independence Square" (Independence, Missouri) group.

Music has always played a large part in my life and I play the hammered dulcimer - mine is as sweet-sounding as a harp, yet can be "bright" enough to play for a Victorian Ball or a contra dance.

I've been involved  with Civil War re-enactors for many years and my book store (Blue & Grey Book Shoppe in Independence, Missouri) specializes in American History, the Civil War, local history, as well as other non-fiction titles related to collecting, cooking, sewing, quilting, women's issues, health, business, biography, political, and also children's books. The shop also has unique gifts, and fine art in the upper level gallery of the historic building. Visit my web site (below) to see more of my work and offerings.