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They love my show. I guess I love doing it although it seems so long ago that I learned how to position myself, fight the gag reflex, relax the esophageal sphincter, breathe and be careful, slow and deliberate as I eased the sword(s) down. It's second nature now.

Several shows a day and the audience gasps, shrieks, and pales every single time. Such power I have over them! It isn't opera but I still feel like a diva. I always wear classy gowns too. My favorite gowns are velvet, in luscious greens, reds and blues.

These sideshow people are my family. We live and travel together. We see the world together and make our living together - one ticket at a time.

I was raised in the Pacific Northwest and the rich visual imagery of popular American culture. I am a diverse-works artist but am often described as representing the low-brow genre. From pop to classic portraiture, I seek an eclectic approach to painting. I'm frequently drawn to obscure subjects and time frames. I also believe the art should speak more than the artist. Thanks for observing and considering my world view through the art I've created.