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Batik is the art of designing fabric using hot wax and dyes. The wax forms a resist that keeps the dye from penetrating portions of the fabric when it is submerged or painted with dye. The wax is applied with “tjanting” tools or brushes. After many repeated steps of dyeing and waxing, the wax is removed with a warm iron. The resulting crackle design is unique to the batik process.

Research indicates that the batik technique originated in Indonesia. Captivated with the beauty and detail of the Javanese batiks, I explored the process in 1973. I was intrigued with the combined contrasts of structure and spontaneity in the medium. I continued my study and have been designing tee shirts, window hoops, wall hangings, and paintings. I particularly enjoy experimenting with the blending of several colors, and the use of silk fabrics. My subject matter ranges from the natural wildlife and landscape found near my home in Wayland. to the various cities and countries visited all over the world.

I have studied drawing and painting at the Museum Schools of The Brooklyn Museum, The Danforth Museum of Framingham, The DeCordova Museum of Lincoln, and The Belles Artes Museum in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

I am a member of Arts Wayland, The National League of American Pen Women. I have served as president of the Wellesley Branch of N.L.A.P.W. , a national juried organization of professional writers, artists and composers.

I have exhibited and sold nationally, and currently sell through private commissions, and member artist organizations.

In addition to working in my home batik studio, I am a consulting education director, and music teacher of young children. My work with art, music, and children combine to help fulfill my desire to encourage children and adults to develop their own means of creative expression through art and music.