BACKGROUND
- Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. Moved to California in 2014
- Long-time writer and communications consultant
- Began painting as a hobby in 1999, primarily in watercolor
- I have exhibited in galleries and special shows in both Kentucky and California. In Benicia, my work can be seen at HQ Gallery, 331First Street, 333-D First Street and at my studio in the historic Arsenal Art District
EXHIBITS
- Benicia Arsenal Artists Open Studio, Benicia, CA, June 2022
- Art of the Community, Arts Benicia, Benicia, CA, February 2022
- Ho ho Holiday Show, Estey Gallery, November 2021
- Art from the Heart, fundraiser for Safequest, BackRoads Vines Winery, Fairfield, CA, October 2021
- Tyler Streets Artists Open Studios, Benicia, CA September 2021
- The Crush Art and Wine Festival, BackRoads Vines Winery, Fairfield, CA, September 2021
- Farewell to Summer Show, Estey Gallery, Benicia, CA September 2021
- Dock of the Bay art and music fest, Mare Island, CA, September 2021
- 23rd Annual Art on the Vine Art Festival, BackRoads Vines Winery, Fairfield, CA, June 2021
- The March, Arts Benicia,“Get the Message Out,” juried exhibit, November 2020
- Protection, Mendocino Arts Center, “Together Apart,” members on-line juried exhibit, June 2020
- Daylily in Red, Marin Society of Artists, “Expressions,” exhibit, San Rafael, California, national juried exhibit, June-July, 2019
- Wildfire, Healdsburg Center for the Arts, “Reflectivity: Artists on Climate Change,” Healdsburg, California, national juried exhibit April – June, 2019
- Painted Ladies, Gallery 216 at Estey Realty, Benicia, CA. One of four women painters featured, February, 2019. Showcasing nine of my watercolor paintings.
- Wildfire, 55th Annual Nor-Cal Regional Juried Art Show, Fairfield-Suisun City Visual Arts Association, November 2018
- Lemon Women, Arts Benicia, “In the Fields: Botanical Lore,” juried exhibit, November, 2018
- Arts Benicia, “The Art of the Community,” Benicia, California, annual members exhibitions, 2014-2019
- Holiday show, Umpqua Bank, Benicia, 2017 – 2019
- Solo show at Umpqua Bank, Benicia, 2017
- American Canyon Arts Foundation annual exhibit, 2015, 2017. In 2015, I was awarded second place in the watercolor division for my painting,The Joy of Koi“
- Birth of the Blues, series of 12 paintings exhibited as featured artist, Gallerie Renee Marie, Benicia, 2016
- Daylily in Red, “Red,” exhibit, awarded Best of Show, Gallery 104, La Grange, Kentucky, 2014. I was awarded Best of Show.
- Awakening, awarded first place, Jewish Community Center, Emerging Artists Exhibit, Louisville, Kentucky, 2010.
- Annual Kentucky Watercolor Society member exhibit, 2007 – 2014
- Metropolitan Women’s Club of Louisville juried show, 2011 – 2013
GALLERIES
- HQ Gallery, Benicia, California, 2018-Current
- Java Point Cafe, Benicia, California, exhibiting member of the Camel Barn Painters, 2016-2020
- Gallerie Renee Marie Contemporary Art Co-Op, Benicia, California, 2015 – 2018
- Gallery 104, La Grange, Kentucky, 2009 – 2014.
WORKSHOPS / CLASSES
- Patricia Ritter, Louisville, Kentucky, 1999-2014
- Diane Williams & Chuck Potter, Benicia, 2018
- Robert Burridge, Mendocino Arts Center, 2016
- Dale Leitenin, Martinez Arts Association, Martinez, CA, 2015
- Patricia Ritter, Louisville, Kentucky, 1999-2014
- Laura Lein-Svencer, 2013
- Carol Cooper, Louisville, KY, 2012
- Sterling Edwards, Kentucky Watercolor Society, Louisville, KY, 2012
- Karen Knutsen, Kentucky Watercolor Society, Louisville, KY, 2009, 2017
- Elise Beattie, 2011
- Judy Greenberg, 2011
- Karlyn Holman, 2010
- Gail McDaniel, Ghost Ranch, Abuiqui, New Mexico, 2008, 2009
ART ADVOCACY
- Arts Benicia, Board of Directors, 2016 – Present
- Arts Association of Oldham County Kentucky, 2011-2014. Served as Vice-Chair and coordinated a marketing strategic planning process
- Music Theatre of Louisville, Board of Directors, 2000 – 2003
EDUCATION
- BA – Eastern Kentucky University, 1973
- MA – Eastern Kentucky University, 1974