The bit about me.
I love to create things. Whether designing installation art, coaxing clay into functional pottery or shooting street life in Florence, I bring unwavering commitment to doing the very best I can. I never stop learning, I never stop growing, I never stop trying – I just never stop.
I’m one of those lucky folks who loves their job. My images have appeared in various publications, including National Geographic magazine. They are also featured in a permanent art installation in Toronto’s PATH system. My graphical and conceptual skills help build brands, launch products and raise understanding and awareness of important issues in our world – the world I love to experience and spend every moment I can exploring. And that’s just the day job.
Things I enjoy and do regularly:
- Photography (My first love. My dad first let me use his Minolta when I was 8)
- Traveling (I’ve shot over
5080 cities around the world in Asia, North America, Europe, The Caribbean, South and Central America) - Martial Arts (15+ years of Goju Karate, Kobudo and Ju Jitsu)
- Knitting & Crochet (obsessively)
- Jewellery and beadwork
- Knitwear design
- Ceramics
- Glass Lampworking (A recent addition, I love it!)
- Prisma Colours & Acrylic Ink (my media of choice for non-digital work)
- Photoshop (15 years and still my weapon of choice)
- Blogging!
Things I love and do somewhat less regularly:
- Glass blowing
- Painting
Things I’d love to take up some day:
- Sewing
- Wood carving
- The fiddle
I’m fostering a love-affair with Judo. I love dancing, snorkelling and cycling, and I’m hoping to take up surfing sometime. I have a dusty guitar that I tune regularly and hope to pay more attention to some day.
I live in beautiful downtown Toronto with 2 furry little bastards (aka cats) and a Salvadoran. He’s crazy in a good way, creative as hell and my partner in crime ;)
Hello! I’m happy I ‘travelled’ to your blog! You create wonderful things in very talented way! I love your colours! I shall have enjoyable time going around all your posts and photos!
Thank you for sharing your lovely creations!
Best wishes Teje
Your work is classy , the blog is cute and versatile. Its amazing how you are involved is various different art n craft.
Great blog! You are quite talented for sure in all you do. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! I love your blog title :)
I just found your blog. And I love it!
Great blog. I signed up for updates. I am learning how to knit and crochet. I love your photography also. take care
Hi! I just found your blog through the Freshly Pressed post of birds. I’m a writer 1st, a photographer 2nd … so I like my work, but it’s not nearly as good as yours. :-) Published in National Geographic, huh? SO LUCKY! Sounds like you have an awesome job (I still miss my days as a print journalist). I just subscribed to your blog, was very taken with your images!
Thank you!!
You are a truly talented artist! Like you, I can’t stick to one thing either. How many projects do you have going at once?
Thanks Shannon :) I tend to have as many things going as I can handle. When I start to make lots of mistakes, or I get grumpy, then I know it’s time to tone it back ;)
That’s a good sign! I recently sold about half of my craft supplies, because it was just becoming too much. I was overwhelming myself and couldn’t focus.
What kind of crafts do you enjoy?
I paint, do photography, artography… I started doing beading. Then I got into doll making (sewing). And I’ve tried paperclay sculpture. I write, I blog… No matter what I do, being creative is the only thing that keeps me alive.
I am super impressed with your jewelry–I went through some of your archives–I disagree with your assessment that your mom is more creative than you–she is just differently creative – so glad I found your blog
Thank you! I definitely learned the joy of creativity from her though, from jewellery to flower arrangement she is one creative lady!
Good morning. Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Versatile Blog Award. You are one of the first blogs I started following and always enjoy your work. Your art and photography are truly inspiring. The award does come with instructions and if you find it too much no problem, jsut wanted to recognize you for your work. Here is the link http://wp.me/p2n3MW-3m
Thank you Sandra! I’m flattered, I’ll definitely find some time to do my bit!