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Artist's Statement

“I am inspired by the exquisite beauty in my environment whether at the beach, in the mountains, or in town. The sounds on a street corner, calm of the sand, energy of the ocean, drama of the mountains, and a sky in motion, each leave an impression. To share these moments, I sculpt images layering colors on canvas using palette knives as the vehicle. In creating rich images with deep textural qualities that reveal hints of unexpected vibrating light and color, my objective is to have you, the viewer, transported to this place, or a place of calm, energy, movement, warmth, or comfort. If you find yourself there, I have achieved my goal.”

Group Exhibitions

2010                  Schomburg Gallery at Bergamot Station Arts Complex, "California Landscape", Malibu Art Association Juried Exhibition, Santa Monica, California. Award: Third Place

2009-2010          Palisades Library Gallery, Malibu Art Association Group Exhibition, Pacific Palisades, California

2009                  Malibu Gallery, "New Works", Malibu, California

2009                  Malibu Art Association Exhibition at the 38th Annual Malibu Arts Festival, Malibu, California

2009                  Malibu Lagoon Museum, Adamson House, California State Park, Malibu Art Association Juried Exhibition, Malibu, California

2008                  Malibu Gallery, Group Exhibition, Malibu, California

2008                  Malibu Art Association Juried Exhibition at the 37th Malibu Arts Festival, Malibu, California

2008                  Palisades Library Gallery, "The Challenge of Colors", Malibu Art Association Juried Exhibition, Pacific Palisades, California. Award: Third Place

2007                  Emeritus College Gallery, Malibu Art Association Juried Exhibition, “Light and Shadow”, Santa Monica, California. Award: Third Place

2007                  Palisades Library Gallery, "Spring Colors", Malibu Art Association Juried Exhibition, Pacific Palisades, California. Award: Honorable Mention

2007                  Brentwood Art Center, Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media Group Show, Los Angeles, California

2006 – 2007        Blinn House, Floating Waters and Coastal Vistas, California Art Club Juried Exhibition, Pasadena, California

2006                  Emeritus College Gallery, Malibu Art Association Juried Exhibition, Santa Monica, California. Award: Third Place

2005                  Tops Gallery, Malibu, California

2003 – 2007        Brentwood Art Center, Semi-Annual Group Shows, Los Angeles

Gallery Representation

Malibu Gallery - Malibu, California www.malibugallery.com

Art Rental and Sales Gallery – Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California www.lacma.org

Professional Affiliations

Associate Artist - Oil Painters of America www.oilpaintersofamerica.org

Associate Artist - California Art Club www.californiaartclub.org

Artist Member - Malibu Art Association www.malibuart.org

Education

B.F.A., Alfred University, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred, New York

M.B.A., University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington

Painting Workshops, Brentwood Art Center School of Fine Art, Los Angeles, California

Painting Workshops, Kline Academy of Fine Art, Los Angeles, California

Plein Air Painting Workshops, Frank Serrano, Cheryl Kline

 

 

 

 
 
Studio Telephone Number: 310.456.2927