I am a mixed-media abstract painter. I use combinations of materials, including acrylic paint, coffee, paper, and graphite. I layer paint, add collage, make marks, scratch, and sand to get interesting textures. I start paintings without an idea. I start by making a mess and then I find ways to sort things out, find structure, and organization. I let intuition take over and work through the stories of my life and am finding healing and peace.