An accomplished interior designer once shared a tip with me that went something like,  "Every space needs a touch of whimsy." If a little is good than a lot is better? I may have embraced her suggestion a little too heartily, but it makes me feel joyful being surrounded by happy, playful, fantastical creatures. It reminds me to put my worries aside and simply enjoy the moment. 

I also embrace the idea of installing art in everyday places as embellishments to  something that would otherwise be utilitarian and boring, like giant flowers painted on my garage door (thank you Kathleen Jaeger), origami turtles on my electric box, and a gargoyle on the top of my desk lamp.

Art consultants have suggested that I have my art staged and photographed in luxury living spaces to help people visualize how it might be displayed. If my art can grace a luxury living space and make it's occupants smile, that's great. But owning, or just feeling, a bit of happy should not be about socioeconomic status.

For me,  there is satisfaction in sharing happy with people from all walks of life. So to that idea, here are some amateur snapshots of my art in my world. If it makes you smile, or inspires , your own creativity, then you understand why I do what I do.