I am always looking for new ways to express my ideas and emotions.  I am drawn to techniques that create a nostalgic, timeless feeling such as image transfers, hand colored black and white photos and mixed media collage.    My latest work involves using vintage photographs, books, ephemera and found objects combined with contemporary materials to create subtle layers with texture and depth.  I sometimes use familiar objects such as wooden drawers, old frames and boxes with their own history to construct assemblages.   I choose familiar imagery that everyone can relate to but can also have different meanings.   By focusing on timeless personal and universal themes like dreams, home life, memories, and the environment, I allow the viewer to look beyond the surface and explore their own experiences with the help of the visual effects of images, objects and text.