About the Artist
Born in Germany, inspired by my father’s artistic talent, I developed a love for painting at an early age. After studying at New Yorks’s Fashion Institute of Technology and The School of Visual Arts, I moved on to further my education in art studios and master oil painting. While raising my five daughters I spent my free time painting murals, faux painting for family and friends as well as restoring and painting furniture. Over the years my passion lead me to other creative outlets such as set design, creating, and mastering intricate mosaics. In recent years while in search of new ideas I began painting glass ornaments to give as gifts, after receiving an overwhelming response I was inspired to create delicate, masterfully painted glass ornaments to sell at local boutiques. Artful Designs painted ornaments began….You can also find my work at Art & Decor in Surf City on Long Beach Island, New Jersey and for more of my mixed media artwork you can go to Artful Designs, LLC on Facebook.