I have not had formal art training or art education; but I have always been intrigued with color, design, texture, and composition in the natural world. Years ago, I tried my hand at painting with acrylics. I like the diversity - from wet-on-wet to the creamy, buttery, consistency. The quick drying quality of acrylic paint appeals to me. Since acrylics have a wide range of mediums, one of my personal goals is to grow, learn, and experiment as an artist. I enjoy the outdoors, so natural themed painting appeals to me. Painting is my creative outlet. It can be fun, relaxing, exhilarating, frustrating, and mind absorbing. It can be my transport to another place and time. When people see my work, I'd like them to see my view of nature.
As of today, I have exhibited at the following locations:
My paintings were chosen twice for The New Britain Museum of American Art Nor'Easter juried show. 'Sunset On Arrakis' was the pick for 2015 and in 2017, the juror selected '170,000 Light Years From Home'.
For the two shows at The New Haven Paint and Clay Club the juror's choices were 'Matisse The Cat' in 2018 and 'Starburst' in 2019. My painting,
'Ascension' received a Juror's Choice award for the 2022 New Haven Paint and Clay Members Exhibit.
Connecticut library shows include Prospect Public Library, Farmington Main Library, Russell Library in Middletown, and Southbury Public Library. I also showed at Artspace in Hartford, CT.
I am a member of The New Haven Paint and Clay Club.
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