Hello. I do the website for the Pen Women here at the Denver branch. I am a former member, but I am still very much invested in this organization. Glad to meet you.
I am a writer, illustrator, cartoonist, craft person and website creator. I consider myself a griot and a storyteller. I use many mediums to tell a story.
I have a BFA, from the School of Visual Arts, an MA from UIS, and a certificate in multimedia design from Sessions school of design. I am also a perpetual student in the Sequential Arts Workshop: a graphic arts and comics school based in Florida.
For several years I ran a gallery here in Colorado for talented artists with disabilities. I have been featured in several newspaper articles and have had TV appearances dealing with albinism. I was also on the board of directors for a national albinism organization.
I have been walking around with a pencil in my hand since the age of about seven. I drew on everything. My mother would tell me to put the pencil down, and I would. But in 10 minutes another one would take its place.
I have been published in, several anthology books from the Sequential Arts Workshop (SAW). I’ve also illustrated several picture books, and have been working on my own pieces.
My websites are:
Zebracorn Art Journeys www.zebracorn.com and The Golden Child www.goldenalbinism.com
Education: BFA, School of Visual Arts: MA in community arts management, University of Illinois: certificate in multi media, Sessions School of Design.
Past work: Various gallery exhibits including New Jersey, Washington DC, Colorado, and Philadelphia. Have created several websites for various clients. Several articles published in local newspapers.
Awards and certificates: Won art awards in middle school, high school Won award from National Exhibits by Blind Artists. Toastmaster CTM, keynote speaker at National Park Service in New Mexico. Several merit awards while working in US government.
Latest Publications:
The Divide: an anthology
The Books You Will Read: illustration
Buster The Bully: illustration
The Sugarplum Tree: illustration
In The News Again: anthology
Socially Distant: anthology
Don’t look Now: Anthology
Echo: anthology