I am the mother of an extrodinary daughter, Adriel who is my everything and reason for living. We enjoy going on adventures to the park, hiking, going to movies, making art and tons of other awesome stuff. I work quite a bit but try to make time for my child and my art work. I have always been inspired by prismatic colors and the beauty that lies in the nature surrounding us. I also take much inspiration from architecture and art works of many different styles and aesthetics. I started out as an artist from a fairly young age and was encouraged by my family to pursue my passion. I currently work in management for a financial corporation, but also am an artist when I find the time to do what I really love. I create contemporary designs and illustrations through the silk and dye painting method. The colors flow and connect in a manner that is impossible to recreate on canvas or any other material. I began silk painting after taking my Aunt Carol Lorance's silk painting class and fell in