I am a mixed media artist and jewelry designer. I also create some home decor every now and then. Admittedly I'm all over the board but I have to DO what moves me in the MOMENT! I just can't say 'I'm an artist and I need to do mixed media today' I wake up and say 'Hmmmm, what do I feel like creating today?' I do love to paint abstracts and stylized portraits as much as I love creating Swarovski crysal drop earrings or an Egyptian style choker. I live with my fun and witty husband Joe, and two cats and a dog in Michigan where I spent my childhood growing...more