About
I was introduced to art at a young age and found myself doodling more in school than anything else. Artists and people who love art, are my people.
I have worked in the corporate world for many years while raising a family, but always created and taught art along the way. I have studied and created in
all genres – I love all things that are dreamt up and brought to life.
Currently, my art studio is located in our San Diego home where I live with my family and our fluffy animals. Once I retire, my dream is to have an art studio and farm that also serves as a gallery, classroom,retail space and a place to meet others and collaborate.
My Mission
To bring more color, joy, and sparkle to the world! JMD focuses on positivity
and hope. I believe in dreaming big! My art is curly, swirly, and playful.
My Vision
JMD wants to ignite joy and happiness with art, products, and education. My
creations are filled with hope, whimsy, and colors to make you smile and bring
warmth to your heart. My art strives to remind you that ANYTHING is possible if
you believe in yourself and work hard. My goal is to create products and spaces
for creating, learning, and connecting.
My Values
I believe in positive energy and kindness
I value greatly integrity and character
I focus on the good things in life
I believe that love and connection can change the world
Currently:
Private Lessons & Classes in my home studio
Shows or Participation:
"Summer Small Works" National Assoc. of Women Artists - Juried 2026
"Splash of Color" Ace Gallery Oceanside, CA - Juried 2026
"Euphoria" Covet Gallery Oceanside, CA - Juried 2026
"Full Bloom" HMVC Gallery, New York - Juried 2026
"Current Mood" HMVC Gallery, New York - Juried 2025
"Absolutely Abstract" Las Lagunas Art Gallery, Laguna CA - Juried 2024
"Abstract is Abstract" HMVC Gallery, New York - Juried 2023
"The Find" - Fallbrook art Center - Juried 2019-2020
"Sunshine" Artist Gallery Show - Juried 2018
"Creative Inspiration" Fine Art Show, Fallbrook CA - Juried 2017
"Face to Face" Fine Art Show, Carlsbad, CA - Juried 2017
Fallbrook Art Center 5th Annual Artists Guild Show - Juried 2016
NCCC - Artwork on Display 2016
Myrtle Creek Weekend Fair - 2016
"Abundant" Fine Art Show, La Costa, CA - Juried 2016
"Rapid Eye Movement" Fine Art Show, La Costa, CA - Juried 2015
LeucadiaART Walk 2013 & 2014
Education:
BA Visual and Performing Arts, Graphics/Multimedia Design - CSUSM
Fine Arts Program/Master level classes - Jewelry (metal smith studies), figure drawing - Loyola Marymount University
Jewelry design workshops - Farin O’Conner, Pasadena
Figure drawing and Animation - Animation InstituteFigure drawing and Animation - Animation Academy
Digital Design Certificates and Animation Certificates - U.C.S.D.
Glass blowing - Harmony Glassworks
Teaching:
JMD Studios
Cat and Craft - San Diego
Fallbrook School of the Arts Fallbrook Art Center
RELM wine and Bistro
Fancyart Design Studios
Nickelodeon Studios - Burbank CA,
Carlsbad Community Center
Creative Arts Center
Screenland Studios, Hollywood Fancyart Murals
Fancyart Designs
Fancyart Digital
Hope Elementary
Sassafras Creative Studio