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I was raised in Southern California and earned a bachelor of Science degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly State University at San Luis Obispo. I worked in the Nursery industry and did landscape design for several years after college. Painting was an intermittent hobby.

 

During a difficult season in my life, in which I moved to Ashland OR to care for my mother, my love for art and watercolor painting was rekindled and I have been painting ever since.

 

Although I work as a full time graphic designer, my journey with fine art continues. I can be found painting in the winter months and gardening in the summer months.

I sell my work through Fine Art America. Use the links tab to find my Fine Art America page.

 

If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please send an email.

Born & Raised:

Southern California 1954

 

Exhibitions:

2023 • Member Show, Pikes Peak Watercolor Society, Colorado Springs CO

2022 • Manitou Springs Art Center open show, Manitou, CO

2016 • Aquarius National Watermedia Exhibition, Pueblo, CO

2015 • Bolder Street Gallery, Colorado Springs, CO

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 • Flight, Rotary, Colorado Springs, CO

2013 • International Society of Experimental Artist ISEA Show, Florida, California, Wales 

2013 • Elegant Excellence, Colorado Springs Art Guild , Colorado Springs, CO

2012 • Key of David, International Mural shown during London Olympics, UK 

2011 • Salute to Southern Colorado, Royal Gorge Art Association, Canyon City, CO

2009, 2011, 2013 • International Watermedia, Pikes Peak Watercolor Society, Colorado Springs, CO

2008 • Just Add Water, Pikes Peak Watercolor Society, Colorado Springs CO

2008 • Summer Splash 2008, Colorado Springs Art Guild

2007–2015 • Member Show, Pikes Peak Watercolor Society, Colorado Springs CO

2007 • 15th Annual National Exhibition, Western Colorado W. S. Grand Junction CO

2003 • 19th Annual Artists’ Workshop Art Exhibit and Sale, Jacksonville, OR

2003 • 56th Annual AAUW Exhibit, Grants Pass, OR 

 

Awards:

2015 • Winsor Newton Award, Colorado Springs Art Guild

2013 • Patron Purchase Award, Kansas Watercolor Society

2013 • Presidents Award. Colorado Springs Art Guild

2008 • Best of Show & Honorable Mention. Summer Splash, Colorado Springs Art Guild

2006 • Second Place. Summer Show, Colorado Springs Art Guild

2003 • Third Place. Student Show, Rogue Community Collegei

2003 • Third Place. 56th Annual AAUW Exhibit, Grants Pass, OR

 

Education:

2006 - 2008• Cottonwood Art Academy, Colorado Springs

2003-2004 • Ashland Academy of Art, Semyon Bilmes Founder/Director, Ashland OR

2003 • Southern Oregon University Community Ed., Ashland OR

2003 • Rogue Community College, Medford OR

1976 • Bachelor of Science-Ornamental Horticulture, Cal Poly State Univ., San Luis Obispo, CA

 

Art Affiliations:

Pikes Peak Watercolor Society, Colorado Springs, CO

 

Classes & Workshops:

Thomas Blackshear, Stephen Quiller, Linda Baker, Tom Owen, Julie Kirkland, Susan Hinton, Frank Davey, Larry Haught, Semyon Bilmes, Charleen Brusset, Nancy Parker, Chareu Colorado

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