As a four year old child who endured the loss of my younger brother, without much of a vocabulary to express my grief or the ability to comfort my parent's anguish, I embraced art to bring calm and order into my vision of the world. Creating art was always an intensely personal, emotional and solitary experience for me. Intrigued by how light and color evoked mood, I found solace within those quiet places that resonated with deep meaning for me, whether it was a portrait, still life or landscape.
Although schooled in formal training, I nevertheless found my work came from my need to express myself, albeit, within the context of form, line, composition and color. People would ask me what my favorite medium was and I could not decide any more than a mother could choose among her children, I loved them equally for different reasons. I was intrigued by the lessons each medium presented and found that I grew as an artist by facing their challenges.
As the years have gone by, I realize that my work tells a story that is common to each of us. Aspects of life unfold; a loved one, a favorite place, a gift. I treat each one with care and thought to the preciousness and brevity of life's moments. I am grateful to be able to create what I love and share it with you.
RESUME
Education
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BFA, 1985 College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
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Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Awards
2010
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“Merit” Statewide Fine Arts Competition, Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI
2009
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“1st Place” 19th Annual Potter Center Exhibition, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
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“Art Commission's Choice” 12th Annual Exhibition, Livonia Arts Commission, Livonia, MI
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“Blue Ribbon” 10th Annual Kaleidoscope on Main Exhibition, Brighton Art Guild, Brighton, MI
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“Red Ribbon” Art Harvest, Brighton Art Guild, Brighton, MI
2005
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“1st Place” Spring Exhibit, Farmington Artists Club, Farmington, MI
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“2nd Place” Spring Show, Visual Arts Association of Livonia, Livonia, MI
2004
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“Honorable Mention” Fall Exhibit, Farmington Artists Club, Farmington, MI
Solo Exhibitions
2010
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Baker College Art Show, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
2009
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“People, Places and Things”, Two Twelve Arts Center, Saline, MI
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Saline Public Library, Saline, MI
2008
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Meijer Public Library, Jackson, MI
Group Exhibitions
2009
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“Our Town” Birmingham, MI
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Statewide Fine Arts Competition, Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI
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17th Annual Canton Fine Arts Exhibition, Canton, MI
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ART634 Gallery Exhibit, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
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“Windows of Opportunity”, Sterling Heights, MI
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Baker College Art Show, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
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Ann Arbor Area Pastelists Mallet's Creek Show, Ann Arbor, MI
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Ann Arbor Area Pastelists Minature Show, The Side Door Gallery, Dexter, MI
2008
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“212 Holiday Art Show”, Saline, MI
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“Rural Inspirations” Potter Center Art Gallery, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
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18th Annual Potter Center Art Exhibition, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
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Eastern District Library, Jackson, MI
2006
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16th Annual Potter Center Art Exhibition, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
2005
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Fall Juried Exhibit Taubman Center, U of M, Ann Arbor Women Artists, Ann Arbor, MI
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Baker College Art Show, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI
2004
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Fall Exhibit, Farmington Artists Club, Farmington, MI
Representation
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The Wild Acorn Gallery, Manchester, MI
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A Frame Above, Jackson, MI
