Artist's Statement

As an art teacher in both public & private school for 30 years (retired) I have worked in a wide variety of materials & styles. All these experiences now are actively involved in the making of books. Large & small books, accordion & traditional bookbinding, sculpture, drawing & painting, tissue collage & photography. The text includes my poetry & collections of other's poetry & stories. The titles include - BIRDS, TREES, OCEANS, 100 YEARS OF SOLITUDE, CROATIA, ITALY, TUCSON & WATER.