STATEMENT

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

• BFA, 1985 College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

• Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Awards

2010

• "2nd Place"  20^th Annual Potter Center Exhibition, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

• "Bronze Medal" Great Lakes Pastel Society National Show, Alden B. Dow Museum, Midland, MI

• "2nd Place" Jackson Civic Art Association Biennial Exhibition, Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI

• “Merit” Statewide Fine Arts Competition, Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI

2009

• “1st Place” 19^th Annual Potter Center Exhibition, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

• “Art Commission's Choice” 12^th Annual Exhibition, Livonia Arts Commission, Livonia, MI

• “Blue Ribbon” 10^th Annual Kaleidoscope on Main Exhibition, Brighton Art Guild, Brighton, MI

• “Red Ribbon” Art Harvest, Brighton Art Guild, Brighton, MI

2005

• “1st Place” Spring Exhibit, Farmington Artists Club, Farmington, MI

• “2nd Place” Spring Show, Visual Arts Association of Livonia, Livonia, MI

2004

• “Honorable Mention” Fall Exhibit, Farmington Artists Club, Farmington, MI

Solo Exhibitions

2010

• Baker College Art Show, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

2009

• “People, Places and Things”, Two Twelve Arts Center, Saline, MI

• Saline Public Library, Saline, MI

2008

• Meijer Public Library, Jackson, MI

Group Exhibitions

2010

• CoBACH Show, Brighton Art Guild, Brighton, MI

• “Our Town” Birmingham, MI

2009

• "About Face" Portrait Exhibit, Side Door Gallery, Dexter, MI
  

• Michigan Fine Arts Competition, BBAC, Birmingham, MI

• “Our Town” Birmingham, MI

• Statewide Fine Arts Competition, Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson, MI

• 17^th Annual Canton Fine Arts Exhibition, Canton, MI

• ART634 Gallery Exhibit, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

• “Windows of Opportunity”, Sterling Heights, MI

• Baker College Art Show, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

• Ann Arbor Area Pastelists Mallet's Creek Show, Ann Arbor, MI

• Ann Arbor Area Pastelists Minature Show, The Side Door Gallery, Dexter, MI

2008

• “212 Holiday Art Show”, Saline, MI

• “Rural Inspirations” Potter Center Art Gallery, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

• 18^th Annual Potter Center Art Exhibition, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

• Eastern District Library, Jackson, MI

2006

• 16^th Annual Potter Center Art Exhibition, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

2005

• Fall Juried Exhibit Taubman Center, U of M, Ann Arbor Women Artists, Ann Arbor, MI

• Baker College Art Show, Jackson Civic Art Association, Jackson, MI

2004

• Fall Exhibit, Farmington Artists Club, Farmington, MI

Representation

• The Wild Acorn Gallery, Manchester, MI

• Manchester Station, Manchester, MI

• A Frame Above, Jackson, MI