Artists Statement:

I am a classically trained artist. I respect a firm foundation and commitment to ones work. I am inspired by a wide array of artists from Michelangelo’s figures, to Sargent’s ease and spontaneity. In addition to mastery of the subject, the encouragement and generosity I receive from my family and mentors cannot be stressed enough. As a child I was encouraged to paint with my Nana in her kitchen, an experience I will always remember. Like my Nana, I believe we must pass our gifts along to the next generation no matter what those gifts may be.

Education:

1982              Graduated from Fitch High School Groton CT.
1982-1985       Awarded full scholarship to further art studies at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT.      

Related Experience:

                    Co-owner of the Hollow Art and Antique Gallery 12 Water St. Mystic, CT.
                    Commissions for private and corporate customers.
                    Co-coordinator of the Lawrence & Memorial Art for Diabetes fundraiser.

Teaching experience:

1999               Saint Michaels Institute of Sacred Art, Enders Island, Mystic CT.
1997-2002        Noank Elementary School, Noank, CT.
2004               Student Enrichment Day at Cutler Middle School Mystic, CT.
2002-2006        The Hollow Studios, 12 Water Street, Mystic, CT.
2006               Mystic Art Association Miniature oil painting class

Elected Artist Member:

1985-2006         Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Member
1989-2006         Mystic Art Association
1998-2006         Noank Historical Society Museums exhibitions
2000-2006         Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts

Selected Juried Shows:

1998-2006         Mystic Art Association
1998-2006         Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts
1999-2000         Pfizer “BARE” exhibitions
1995-2003         Westerly Artists Cooperative, Westerly, RI
2000-2001         57th Annual CT. Arts Exhibition, Slater Museum, Norwich CT.
2004-2006         Selected to exhibit in The Cooley Gallery Old Lyme, CT.
2006                Hoxie Gallery 8 woman show, “Surface and Form”

Juror:

2004-2005         Juror for The Artists Cooperative Gallery, Westerly, RI.