I started my studies in mosaics in Finland with the French mosaic artist Virginie Loÿ. While living in England I had the possibility to take several courses by mosaic artist Emma Biggs first in Mosaic Workshop in London and later in West Dean College in Chichester. In West Dean College, I broadened my skills in mosaics with a course by the American mosaic artist Sonia King. After the courses in England I have studied mosaics on Orsoni's master course and on Artesan Mosaic Studio's mosaic course in Venice as well as on a course in Ravenna in traditional Byzantine techniques. In Finland, in Siilinjärvi, I have participated in Petros' course in mosaic icons by the Russian mosaic artist Yurij Yarin.
My background as amateur - and also for five years time professional - ceramist and my interest in stained glass work support the creation of mosaics.
I have studied mosaic work by side of my fulltime work - my main working experience is from system work and programming within banking and from university administration.
