I am a creator pure and simple; creating artwork, knit clothing, interiors, businesses, communities and books. I bring my love of creating to all aspects of my life, sharing it with others through teaching mindful creativity. In my book, Be, Awake, Create: Mindful Practices to Spark Creativity, I am excited to share the wisdom I have gleaned on this path with others.

In my twenties I owned The Great Frame Up, a DIY picture frame shop in Hyde Park. Part of the store included, Younger Gallery, where I exhibited local and international artists along with my own work. I sold the business in 1988 to move West to California where I began designing one of a kind knitwear.

My garments, Younger Knits, have been shown in major museum exhibits of art to wear and on magazine covers. I got my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in 2008.

I am also a student of Tibetan Buddhism in the Kagyu Nyingma tradition and teach programs that combine the dharma art teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche with meditation. My greatest joy is witnessing others awaken to things as they are and expressing it through their creations.

I work with whatever media seems appropriate to the project.  As you will see from my portfolio, my range of media is quite varied, as I view my practice as a creator holistically, using whatever media suits the project.  It includes classic fine art and craft media, interiors, photography, textiles and more.

I live in Chicago where I teach photography, creating and meditation.  I also offer coaching and workshops to individuals and organizations on mindfully engaging in the creative process. What would you love to create?