My creative space fluctuates from season-to-season and even day-to-day. I am a parent to two young children and maintain part-time jobs outside of my work as an artist. I sometimes have several hours at a time that I can set aside to focus on art in my studio at Hatch Street Studios, but other times I have to take advantage of a quiet hour at home while my kids are sleeping and I set up a temporary “studio” in the basement on my son’s Lego table. I was extremely fortunate to be chosen as the Artist-in-Residence at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in 2022 and was provided with gorgeous studio space in downtown New Bedford. Each space that I use carries its own inspirations, limitations, and opportunities, and I think that this variety adds to my depth and breadth as an artist.The shelter of creativity draws us in to protect ourselves from the daily stuggles of living in an ever changing world bringing with it a peace of mind through the channels of making.

Growing up in the SouthCoast and now living here as an adult has impacted my artistic practice tremendously. I draw inspiration from the color and texture of the working waterfront, historic buildings, urban wildlife, local food, etc. The arts community in the SouthCoast is vibrant, welcoming, and collaborative. I never feel competition with other artists; instead, I have found that artists (and non-artists) in this region are incredibly supportive and continually encourage one another to create, experiment, and share.