How and where did your art practice begin? It began on paper, in art class, clay summer school classes, and after school at my grandma's house. I loved to draw people and cartoons, but I didnt think I could do anything with my skills until I went off to school. In college at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, I realized I wasn’t going to be happy doing anything but art. UWO, where I accidentally fell in love with ceramics, I say “accidentally” because I always thought I would be a 2D...

How and where did your art practice begin? I’ve been drawn to art since I was a little girl. I loved to draw like most children. Growing up I took art classes in middle and high school. I simply enjoyed creating. My grandmother was very encouraging that I continue with my art. In fact, she wanted me to be an art teacher. However, I had other dreams for myself. I loved art, but I always felt I was meant to go into law enforcement. And so, I did. I went to college to get a degree in Police Scie...

How and where did your art practice begin? Early as a child, people commented that my artwork was exceptional and thought that I would one day become an artist. I won my first art award as an artist at 12 years old, I have continued that passion and dedication throughout my life. Where do you draw inspiration for your forms/designs? "All of my works are inspired by the forms of contemporary art and architecture, the geometry of mid-century modern and the bahus, within the disciplined...