I started creating Teddy bears in 1999 after taking a bear class. It was then that I realized that I was hooked on teddies.

I enjoy learning new techniques and have taken classes from several Teddy bear artists including; Rose Hill, Debbie LuBien, Rita Loeb, Sam Blum, Judi Paul and Martha Burch. I am a stickler for doing things properly - my Mother’s influence - and I refuse to take shortcuts with my bears.

I am especially happy with the way my latest Faerie Bears are developing; they all have a touch of fantasy and whimsy.
 

I have been married for 28 years, have two sons, and live in San Diego, CA. We all are the privileged companions of Shelby and Hayley, both miniature poodles. Hayley was adopted from a dog rescue group.

I’m also an avid gardener, with several Mediterranean gardens that are filled with fairies, gargoyles, wind chimes, and my stained glass creations.