THE STORY

Here's a little bit of history about how this came to be.  Creativity has been the most dominant part of my Self for as long as I can remember.  I'll spare you the stories from childhood, let's just say, I've never seen a box as merely a box or a stick as simply a stick (more on that later).
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I studied Interior Design at Virginia Tech and then moved to Pennsylvania to work for a major home builder.  I just couldn't stick to my job description!  I kept doing all these extra things, like drawing pictures for the buyers to help them visualize what their new homes would really be like with all their customizations.  Eventually they created a whole new, more creative role for me which included designing community newsletters and managing web portals.  It was a lot of fun, but not as fun as being a Mom!  So, in 2006 I decided to resign and hang out with my 2 kids.  Some people call it being a Stay-at-Home-Mom.  I like to think of it as "Household Management and Citizen Development".  Either way, it's awesome.



 I've continued creative arts throughout the years on a personal level.  I make all kinds of things as special gifts for friends & family - and occasionally myself.  Many people have suggested I start a creative arts business, but the timing wasn't right and the desire to do this professionally just wasn't there - until now.  Taking care of my family will always be my first and most important job but now that my kids are getting older, I'm really excited about doing more of this!

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What is "this" anyway?  When I tried to think of a simple name for everything I do, "custom arts" seemed the most encompassing.  I enjoy creating many different things with many different materials.  I do drawings with pen, pencil, marker on paper, wood, or even a big rock.  I paint on canvas, furniture, walls, or .... a big rock.  I like to build things - simple furniture, a dollhouse, a toy chest.  But no, I cannot build a big rock.

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I have a passion for giving new life to things or finding alternative uses for them.  The school fair sign is a good example, which is made from an old aluminum screen door frame.  My take on it is .... "Your JUNK could be my  JACKPOT!"

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What about the box and the stick?  I recommend the author Antoinette Portis, especially if you have children, but it's fun for grown-ups, too!

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… and so on and so on.