Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry, Smith College, Northampton, Master of Arts, 1968.
Master of Arts in Teaching: Art Education, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1974.
Master of Fine Arts: Painting, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1976.
She uses a variety of techniques and technologies in her work—from gold leaf to laser cutting. Her work ranges from small journal drawings and paintings to large-scale installations and has been shown throughout the United States and Europe. Her exhibitions include: "Visualizing the Instincts of Migration": American Center, Alexandria, Egypt, 2001.
"Migrations": Diana Gallery, Athens, Greece 2002.
"Hair Stories": MAEP Gallery, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2000. "An Allegory of Olives": Terracotta Gallery, Thessaloniki, Greece, January 2004 - February 2004.
"Migrations": Holter Museum of Art, Helena, Montana, January 2005 - April 2005.
