I’m an improviser who writes, paints, and performs.
AND an entrepreneur who teaches others how to integrate improvisation into their creative practice.
My paintings are for sale, my writing is for reading, my performances are for entertaining,
AND my time is for hire.
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Painting is an emotional, messy process of instantaneous problem-solving coupled with a lot of handwringing and handwashing.
What's New? Currently my work is on exhibit in the Frames Unlimited Tiny Show in Bloomfield, MI, the Barn Show in Grand Rapids, MI, the Grand Valley Artists gallery, and AllArtWorks online gallery.
I write daily and the pieces take a lot of different forms. Plays and sketches, long and short stories, poems, and essays. I've published a nonfiction book, Yes, And! Harnessing the Power of Improvisation to Transform Your Life and Work.
What's New? Need a fresh approach to creativity? Consider attending the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival an
I write daily and the pieces take a lot of different forms. Plays and sketches, long and short stories, poems, and essays. I've published a nonfiction book, Yes, And! Harnessing the Power of Improvisation to Transform Your Life and Work.
What's New? Need a fresh approach to creativity? Consider attending the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival and taking my workshop. Also, I finished my novel, Waffle House, and am busy querying agents. Fingers crossed!
When I perform, I discover characters hiding inside of me and learn from them. I'm grateful to all the improvisers, writers, and performers who've allowed me such a range of experiences on stages, in films, and more.
What's New? I recently performed in M is for Music with the Lima Symphony Orchestra. In December 2021, I'm performing in The Miracle of Chanukah at Jewish Theater Grand Rapids.
I still work with corporations. Now, I'm sharing my methods as a multi-disciplinary artist integrating improvisation with painters, writers, and performers in workshops, coaching, and on my blog. Besides updates on offerings, you'll read musings on creativity, see a sketchbook of ideas, and become a comrade in thwarting chaos.
Fishladder has been helping organizations apply the tools of improvisation to address workplace challenges since 1999. We continue to use this playful approach to enhance innovation, collaboration, and communication in the workplace. Please contact us for more info.