About the Artist

Artist Bio

At first, drawing or painting was a sporadic activity. I was putting my toe in the water. In time, I realized that I really loved art as self expression. I took workshops in watercolor, drawing, mosaics and hand-building clay. I finally stepped fully into the water when I majored in art at university and graduated with a BA in Fine Art.

College gave me the experience of creating art around a deadline and also the opportunity to try different media. I found the most expressive satisfaction in pastel, charcoal, acrylic, woodcut printing, clay and plaster. However, I'm always open to trying a new medium or applying medium in a different and experimental way.

Artist Statement

Nature is my main inspiration. I am in awe of the shapes of trees, the colors of the sky, the deceptively simple forms of birds. The first question I ask myself is, “how do I express what I'm seeing?” and "how do I re-create the wonder that I'm feeling?" From there I select a medium or mixed media that will work to pass along the sense of beauty or awe to the person viewing the painting or sculpture.

Artist Shows/Exhibits

June, 2010: Purely Pastel Group Show, Jaqua Gallery, Emerald Art Center
2009: Festival of the Arts, Lakewood Art Center
2008: Art for All Seasons, Maude Kerns Art Center
2008: Salon des Refuses, New Zone Gallery
2008: Miniature Show, DIVA Gallery
2007: Juried Art Show, Lane CC Gallery
2007: The Edge Effect, DIVA Gallery
2006/2007: Mayor's Art Show, Emerald Art Center

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