I graduated from the Hartford Art School with a BFA in sculpture in 1986. After years in Visual Merchandising, restaurants, and as a massage therapist, I finally figured out how to use my education as an artist!

As a sculptor, I am fascinated by the imaginary line between art object and plaything. Each of my monkeys is lovingly created as both a soft sculpture and a toy, equally at home in your curio cabinet and in your child's arms. My approach to the sock monkey – an icon of the inventive American spirit – is to re-create it for a new generation, as living folk art with an invitation to play.

The monkeys are hand made using American materials; cotton and lycra socks, polyester stuffing and quilt batting, and cotton embroidery floss. They are each about 18" from ears to tail, and are machine washable. Perfect for all ages!