With my love of writing and design, I have been involved in many creative projects in the print media including marketing and event management. I have served non-profits, corporations, media and county government. My entrepreneurial journalistic spirit has guided me to many freelance writing, design and editing projects along the way.My heart belongs to my creative spirit. I love to work with acrylic paint to create “green art” on old kitchen cabinet doors which I transform into wall art. I rely on my trusty band saw to bring to life other wood designs. I continue to look for ways to incorporate old objects into my work, which is mainly influenced by my interests in primitive folk art, hooked rugs and quilts. Several pieces of my art have been displayed at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, Virginia and at the Visiting Artist's Gallery at Sentara Williamsburg Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia, the Gallery at York Hall in historic Yorktown, the Peninsula Fine Art Center gift shop in Newport News, Virginia, and at Riverview Gallery in Portsmouth, Virginia. In July, 2013, I opened Auntie M's American Cottage in Riverwalk Landing at 330 Water Street in historic Yorktown, Virginia. The cottage houses an array of handcrafted, contemporary and traditional work all made from hands in America. Many of the pieces have been made by remixing, rethinking, recreating, re-purposing and recycling goods. We love our mix of one-of-a-kind handcrafted work priced to fit every budget.The cottage also offers a variety of workshops mostly at the beginner level. The current offerings can be found on our website. Please visit www.AuntieMsAmericanCottage.com. Like us on Facebook,too!