Creative expression is like oxygen for me. It has been a part of me since my earliest memory, and continues to be the thing that gives me life every single day as an adult. I’ve been an artist/designer/maker for more than 25 years and have collected skills and experiences in more mediums than I can count. After earning a bachelor’s degree in interior design from the University of Missouri, I moved on to the Rhode Island School of Design where I earned a master’s degree. At RISD, I was able to explore art and design on a wild new level, studying architecture, graphic design, product design, furniture design, animation, drawing, painting, fiber arts, weaving, jewelry-making, and more. Art school gave me the opportunity to start experimenting with my own creativity, and I have never stopped since.At Messy you can experiment with your own creative spirit too! Every single person has creativity inside them. You may not believe it (yet), but you have it. I can provide the support, the space, and the encouragement for anyone willing to give it a shot and let their hands get a little MESSY.