EDUCATION:

                     Graduate, BS, in advertising design / graphic arts, with a minor in fine arts
                     from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD

EXPERIENCE:

1990 - 2002    MURAL ARTIST:  Designed and painted murals for various businesses
                      and in private residences.  Some murals / signage include those for ‘S&A
                      Beads’ in Takoma Park, MD, ‘Now & Then’ in Takoma Park, MD, ‘Visa
                      Advisors’ in Washington DC, 'Montego Bay Restaurant' in Washington DC,
                      'Moonshadow Antiques & Collectibles' in Takoma Park, MD and ‘Glad Rags’
                      in Takoma Park, MD.

2001              TEACHER : Visiting Art Teacher for the "Castles and Dragons" summer camp
                     at the Levine School of Music in Kensington, MD.  Created castles with Pre-K
                     and Kindergarten children using recyclable objects and mixed media.

1998 - 2001    TEACHER: Taught and created a music camp through the University of
                      Maryland called, "World of Music", for children, ages 7 to 12.  Activities
                      included making and decorating instruments using a variety of mediums:
                      paper mache, fabric, paints, wood and found objects.  Other activities
                      included drawing, keeping journals and creating cassette covers for the
                      students final recorded project (using collage).

1996 - 1998    TEACHER:  Taught polymer clay techniques and puppet making at
                      the after school program for Murch Elementary School, Washington DC.

1989 - 1998    POLYMER CLAY ARTIST:  Designed and created artworks and beads
                      with polymer clay, for craft fairs, bead distributors and local stores.

1996 -1997    TEACHER:  Taught and created a camp through the University of
                      Maryland called, "Creativity Zone", for children, ages 7 to 12.  Activities
                      included designing and creating maps, flags, costumes, puppets, sets and
                      props for a puppet show, and various other artworks.

1989 - 1997    TEACHER / WORKSHOP LEADER:  Taught workshops through
                     ‘S&A Beads’ in Takoma Park, MD and private lessons on polymer clay techniques,
                      to all age groups (adults and children)

1986 - 1988    OWNER / ARTIST:  Creator of ‘Inner Space Productions’, hand painted
                      clothing business.  Designed and painted clothing using airbrush and  fabric
                      (brush) painting for various craft fairs and local stores.

1987 - 1988    TEACHER:  Taught private art lessons to inner city youth.  Techniques
                      include airbrush painting, acrylic, pastel and drawing.

1987              GRAPHIC ARTIST:  Graphic artist for Bel-Jean Printers in College Park, MD

MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS:

1996              Featured artist in the book, Creating With Polymer Clay, by Steven Ford & Leslie
                     Dierks, produced by Lark Books

1995              Featured artist in the 1995 Polymer Clay Calendar, produced by City Zen Cane

1994              Featured in the January 20th article "Dazzling Beads, Jewelry With Class", in the
                     Washington Weekend section of the Washington Times

1994              Featured in the November 11th article "The Bead Goes On", in the Washington
                     Post, Style section

REFERENCES:

Susan and Larry Silverman or Zoe Stern, S&A Beads , 6929 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park, MD,
(301) 891-BEAD (2323)

Barbara Tyroler, University of Maryland, Art and Learning Center, 301-441-3287