I am a working visual fine artist and illustrator.Formerly, a college arts foundations instructor, I work currently as an independent contractor. I am passionate about art-making and have chosen this endeavor as my life's work. The subject matter I find most intriquing is figurative, specifically regarding my travels to Italy and what about it that has inspired me. Lately, my "figures" have been buildings and other objective subject matter allegorically arranged and symbolically charged. My personal work contains feminist undertones. Although I classify myself as a fine artist, I have been working specifically as a commercial artist for the last two years. I am an artistic cameleon, molding myself and style to meet my client's wishes. I was hired in 2002 to create illustrations for Clic International, the leader in educational materials and text books for the beauty industry. I have worked with Clic for the past two years on various artistic assignments including historic