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A Brief Artist Biography

My name in Trilby, I was born in NY but raised in Philly. In high school I made lots of money as a chef/baker at a famous restaurant. So I skipped out on the college scholarships I received for my impressive portfolio. I met public artist Robinson Fredenthal whom I helped a bit with grant proposals and learned about model making. All the while I developed a painting style influenced by ancient Mexican art, graffiti and comic books. I painted primarily murals and furniture. In an attempt to escape from the kitchen I took trip to Arcosanti AZ in 1993. I fell in love with the desert and my future husband; who introduced me to the fundamentals of metalsmithing. I stayed to work in the foundry, until everyone caught wind of my outstanding culinary skills and chained me to the bakery. From Paolo Soleri I learned a lot about small design elements having a big impact. In 1996 I moved to Cosanti AZ to apprentice more in foundry and ceramics. In 2000 my twin daughters were born, I spent next five years bonding with babies and running my husbands jewelry business. In 2005, my daughters started school. Now it is time for me to paint and paint and paint. ENJOY.......