Born in Edmonton, AB, Canada, I've enjoyed living in several cities across western Canada and the US. I raised 2 beautiful children who are now grown. While raising my girls, I enjoyed playing in the digital realm learning web design as well as crafting and sewing for cosplay. I enjoyed the idea of making wearable art, inspired by the story, language and art of the JRR Tolkien Lord of the Ring movie trilogy. I eventually phased out of cosplay and found myself living in Scottsdale, Arizona where I became a designer of fine modern oriental rugs, winning 2 awards in 2017 from...more