the Candlemaker	the Wizard	Knight of the Iguanna	Mother Goose	Release My Spirit
Kaleidoscope	Royal Hogcaller	Royal Butterfly Catcher	Royal Beekeeper	Guinevere

Bio
As an interior designer for eighteen years, I was exposed to fabrics, textures, colors, compositions, and designs. I was able to create for others an environment that would complete an atmosphere that would make them comfortable to live in. I found each person a challenge and oh how I love challenges! My reward was their satisfaction and joy.

My doll career began in 1991 in Gladewater, TX. My husband and I created hand-carved, folk art, wooden dolls. He was the carver and I painted, designed, constructed, and costumed each doll. We went to Fine Art shows for five years and sold our dolls nationally.

I attended the 1995 IDEX show in Dallas where I was introduced to the medium of polymer clay dolls. It was like "love at first sight." I knew I had to learn how to make them. Sarah Russell was the one to make them come alive for me. Soon after IDEX, I attended one of her workshops in Dallas. I havepursued this avenue of doll making ever since that day and now teach workshops of my own.

Besides ODACA, I am currently a member of the Academy of American Doll Artists (AADA), and Central Texas Doll Art Sculptors. I have taught Doll Makers Fiesta in Austin, TX; Mountain Majesty Workshops, in Cloudcroft, NM; the Kansas City Doll Fair, and many other workshops across the country. I have been on the faculty of AADA (Academy of American Doll Artists) and VAAC (Visual Arts Academy of Concord) for several years and teach classes in Concord NH. In 2003 I was featured on the Carol Duvall show on the HGTV national network. I have had many features in national magazines.

My work has been exhibited in many galleries and I have participated in shows such as Santa Fe Doll Art, Houston Quilt Festival, and Kerville Fine Arts Festival.

I have a restless passion, focus, and commitment that drives me to each new doll that I make. I am my own personal challenger. I strive to improve with every effort. The part of doll making that is the easiest to me is the costuming. In my studio the fabrics line the walls.

To me, the fabric is like music to the soul. It is a daily treasure hunt. Color, themes, movement and facial expression also inspire me.

I also receive great satisfaction in sharing what I know with others. My method is a simple, process oriented, step-by-step way of sculpting that gives great confidence to each student.