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       As a child growing up in Pennsylvania, my memories of being "lost" in the woods or playing by a stream sustain and inspire me now.  While I paint, I am transformed into that little girl filled with wonder and respect for the natural world around me.  Starting a new canvas, I look forward to the challenge of creation.  It is always an experience filled with joy.  I hope you experience that joy when you see my work.

        I took my first art lesson in my youth in Pennsylvania and sold my first painting at age 12.  After attending Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and graduating from Parson's School of Design in New York City, I worked in the apparel industry as a fashion designer for more than a decade. While designing, I traveled extensively.  Always having an appreciation of beauty, I absorbed and learned from my many adventures throughout Europe, Asia and the United States.                Eventually my loves drew me to Los Angeles where I now live and paint full time.  My art is created with a combination of methods that include washes, glazes, opaque applications and layering effects to achieve my artistic goal.  I appreciate the remarkable texture and quality of color that is characteristic of oil paints.  Recently, I have been exploring the unique freedom and challenge of plein air painting.  The joy of working outside and the discovery of new locations keep me hauling my equipment into the wild.

        As an award winning artist, I enjoy participating in juried shows.  I am an associate member of the California Art Club, Vice President of the San Fernando Valley Art Club and member of Artists of the Canyon.  My work appears in galleries as well as private collections.

Carmel Art Festival 2009, Juried Plein Air Competition and Exhibition, Carmel, California (May 2009)

Artist of the Canyon Spring Show 2009, White's Gallery, Montrose, California (April 2009)

TOAA 2009 Open Juried Show, Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, Thousand Oaks, California (February 2009)

New Beginnings, Creative Art Center Gallery, Burbank, California, (January 2009)

Concertos in Color, California Art Club Juried Exhibition, Women's City Club of Pasadena, The Blinn House, Pasadena, California (December 2008-June 2009)

Rialto Visions 2008 Icons & Landmarks of South Pasadena, California Art Club Juried Show, SoPas Gallery, Pasadena, California (November 2008)

2008 Plein Air San Gabriel, San Gabriel Fine Arts Association Exhibition, SGFAA Gallery, San Gabriel, California (November 2008)

65th Anniversary Show, San Fernando Valley Art Club Juried Show, Finegood Gallery, West Hills, California (September-October 2008)

2008 Orange County Invitational, Bowers Museum Plein Air Exhibition, Santa Ana, California (September 2008) Glendale Open Studio Tour Exhibit, Brand Library Art Galleries, Glendale, California (September 2008)

Victor Celebrates the Arts, Plein Air Competition & Exhibition, Victor, Colorado (August 2008) California Open Exhibition, Tag Gallery Juried Show, Santa Monica, California (August 2008)

Natural Beauty, California Art Club Juried Exhibition, Women's City Club of Pasadena, The Blinn House, Pasadena, California (June-November 2008)

Earthscapes, NoHo Gallery LA, North Hollywood, California (April 2008) For the Love of Art, Viva Gallery, Sherman Oaks, Califonia (February 2008)

TOAA 2008 Open Juried Show, Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, Thousand Oaks, California (February 2008) NoHo Art District Group Show, Two Dogs Gallery, North Hollywood, California (November 2007- January 2008)

Monsoon Galleries, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (September 2007 - January 2008) A Taste of Summer, Left Coast Gallery, Studio City, California (August 2007)

Summer's Palette of Color, Finegood Art Gallery, West Hills, California (July 2007)

Awards and Honors

San Fernando Valley Art Club (March 2009)1st Place for Somewhere in Time

Thousand Oaks Art Association 2009 Open Juried Show (February 2009)Honorable Mention for Morning on the Rocks

New Beginnings, Creative Arts Center (January 2009)Honorable Mention for Roof at Rancho

Victor Celebrates the Arts (August 2008)Elks Lodge Special Award for Light Reflections

San Fernando Valley Art Club (January 2008)3rd Place for Karen's Falls

A Taste of Summer, Left Coast Gallery (August 2007)Honorable Mention for Majestic Reflections3rd Place for Rain on the Window

Summer's Palette of Color, Finegood Art Gallery (July 2007)2nd Place for The Garden Awaits3rd Place for Autumn Falls

Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaGraduate of Parsons School of Design, New York City, New YorkStudied with Brian BloodFrank Serrano WorkshopDavid Gallup WorkshopStudied with Karl DempwolfRobert Tanenbaum Workshop

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