I am a French-American abstract artist who works with collage and mixed media. Informed by more than twenty-five years of experience in the design world, I take inspiration from a unique perspective, which spans architecture, interior design, and sustainability.
I was born in Mantes-la-Jolie, France, and moved the United States in 1987 to attend college. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (Cum Laude) from Florida State University in 1993, I had a successful career in residential and commercial interior design for 20 years, followed by a second career and the creation of my own business as LEED-accredited green building consultant working with international architectural firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Houston.
Growing up in France, I was surrounded by the compelling tension between historic and contemporary architecture - a contrast that continues to shape my creative voice. Curiosity drives me, and experimentation grounds my process, leading me naturally toward abstraction. My work reflects the passage of time and the way natural elements transform the built environment; I am deeply drawn to weathered surfaces that reveal beauty through change. Ultimately, I create from emotion, seeking to express what words cannot.
I live in Sebastopol, CA, with my family, though part of my heart resides in France, where I return every year to host my signature art retreats. Since founding Be You Art Studio in 2018, I have had the joy of teaching hundreds of students of all ages in both countries. My mission is to empower individuals to unleash their creativity and find the courage to experiment and play, as I believe that art is accessible to anyone.
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
Solo exhibit, Hotel E, Santa Rosa, CA, January 15 to April 14, 2026 - Opening reception Jan. 15 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Group show, Graton Gallery, Graton, CA
Bijou Restaurant, fifteen paintings and collages on view in this new restaurant in Petaluma, CA, by Chef Stephane Saint Louis.
Small Works, Aqus Cafe, Petaluma CA, May to January 2025
Past Exhibitions
“Annual Members Show”, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, December 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026
“14th Annual Small Works Show”, juried group show, Graton Gallery, Graton, CA, December 4 2025 to January 4 2026
“Dreams & Visions”, O’Hanlon Center for the arts, Mill Valley, CA, July 8 to August 14, 2025
“Bits and Pieces: the Art of Collage & Assemblage” at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA, juried by Colin Talcroft, June 3-26, 2025
“Anything goes”, juried group show, Graton Gallery, Graton, CA, Feb 13 to March 23, 2025
“Driven to Abstraction”, juried group show, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, Feb.8 to March 16, 2025
“Visual Prompts”, solo show, Fulton Crossing Gallery, Fulton, California, December 2024 to March 2025
Guest artist at the gallery of the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Healdsburg, California
French Collection on view at Mandibule restaurant, Alixan, France, June to September 2024
“Annual Members show”, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, December 2024 to January 2025
Art Trails Open Studios Oct 2024
“Haven”, juried group show, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, Aug. 15 to Sept. 22, 2024
“Visual Prompts”, solo show, Sebastopol Gallery, Sebastopol, CA, April 2 to June 2, 2024
“Roshambo”, juried group show, Graton Gallery, Graton, CA, May to June 2024
“Renewal”, juried group show, at the gallery of the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, April 11 to May 19, 2024
Art Trails Open Studios Sept-Oct 2023
La Maison Nugues, solo Show, , Romans-sur-Isère, France, June 2023
“Members show” group show, Santa Rosa Arts Center, March 3 to April 2, 2023
“Red” juried group show, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, February 2 to March 12, 2023
“Blue” juried group show, Healdsburg Center for the Arts,, January 5-29, 2023
“Members show”, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, December 3-30, 2022
Art to Go Wall and Boutique, Petaluma Arts Center, November 2022
Art Trails Open Studios, Sebastopol, California, September 24-25 and October 1-2, 2022
“Abstract” juried group show, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, June 18 to July 24, 2022, Merit Award for “Crossroads”
Penny MacNaughton Gallery, Art Escape, Sonoma, California - non-juried group exhibition “Embedded”, June 3 to July 8, 2022
“Upcycled” group show, Santa Rosa Arts Center, June 3 to July 30, 2022
“Miniatures” Exhibition, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Healdsburg, California, May 6 to June 19, 2022
LIVE art showcase, Graton Gallery and Sebastopol Center for the Arts , Graton, California, April 22 to May 29, 2022
“Loose Ends” group show, Penny MacNaughton Gallery, Art Escape, Sonoma, California - , April 9 to May 20, 2022
La Boutique Laurent, Valence, France - January to March 2022
“Altered Ancestors” group show, Penny MacNaughton Gallery, Art Escape, Sonoma, California, December 2021 to January 2022
Members Exhibition, Petaluma Arts Center, Petaluma, California - November 13 to December 18, 2021
Holiday Gift Market, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Healdsburg, California - November to December 2021
“Women’s View 2020” juried group show, San Mateo County Arts Commission, Redwood City, California - March to June 2020
SMPNS Holiday Show and Sale, San Mateo, California - December 2019
Be You Art Studio, Open Studio, San Mateo, California - November 2019
