Education

BFA University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning

Recent Shows

Butler Institute of American Art, pastel show 2008, 2009, 2010 Chicago Pastel Painters Bi-annual show, award winner YWCA, "Heaven and Earth" Invitational show Sandra Small Gallery, 2009, 2010 Pastel Society of America, juried show award winner 2007, 2008, 2010 Cincinnati Art Museum, Invitational, 2008 Galley 42 "Hidden Truths" juried show, 2008 Mason City Gallery Show, juried show 2008 5th Street Gallery May 2008, one woman show City Gallery Mason Ohio September 2007, Best of show Pastel Society of America September 2007, Purchase award winner Chicago Pastel Society June 2007 juried by Margaret Dyer, award winner Art Design Consultants December 2006, one woman show Great Lakes Pastel Society June 2006, juried by Elizabeth Mowery ADC Art Comes Alive Show June 2006, purchase award winner Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati, juried shows, award winner 2006 and 2007, 2008

Corporate Purchases Cincinnati Financial National City Bank USI Midwest Corporate Office Summit Woods Office Center American Western, INC Pastels are the medium of choice for me, something as simple as chalk on paper becomes almost magical. I find that working with pastels allows me to create an image from an emotional reaction to what I see. I am very interested in capturing light and creating a mood that gives the viewer a sense of peace and serenity.

Memberships

Chicago Pastel Painters Pastel Society of America, signature member