I like to go to garage sales, flea markets, antique stores, and an occassional auction.  I have been a scavenger, searcher and collector of  vintage, unique and fun items  for over 40 years.  My primary interest is old photographs, letters, magazines, and newspapers.  In the past 10 years I started to incorporate many of  these findings into my creative art. Some items I have altered are vintage optical lenses, powder compacts, lipstick cases, old keys, even discarded eyeglass cases. .  Everything I create is from vintage materials with detailed descriptions of any additional embellishments.  My environment is smoke free, and I work exclusively in my art studio.  I add a lot of caring energy to everything I create.