For me, art is about color. The journey into art began with an emerging fascination with light, how it changes and defines objects and emotions. I found that my intuitive choices set up harmonious patterns using complements, not local color alone. I choose colors for personal reasons, to elicit an emotional response - to please, to soothe, to excite the viewer. I do not want my art to be complicated or inscrutable; elitist or pompous. I make art to take you on a journey, and like good wine in return it draws wonderful people to my banquet. Thanks for looking at my work.
Education BS, Michigan State University
Studies with: Richard McKinley
Luanna Luconi Winner
Mike Beeman
Christopher Groves
Sally Strand
Recent Selected Exhibitions
Pastel Society of SC, Signature Division Winner 2020, 2023
Charleston Museum Renaissance Invitational Exhibit 2020
International Assoc. of Pastel Societies Juried National Exhibition, 2017, 2018, 2021
Southeastern Pastel Society International Exhibit 2016, 2018
Southeastern Pastel Society National Exhibit 2015, 2017, 2019
Pastel Society of America Enduring Brilliance, National Art Gallery 2017
Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston SC
Official Artist, South Carolina Dept of Rural Health 2014, 2015, 2019
Spoleto Festival USA juried show 2009 - 2019
Signature Exhibit, Charleston Artist Guild 2008 - 2019
Charleston City Gallery One Woman Show 2017
Organizations
Founder and President Emeritus, Pastel Society of South Carolina
Signature Member, Pastel Society of America
Signature Member, Pastel Society of South Carolina
Member of Excellence, Southeastern Pastel Society
IAPS President's Forum
You Can Find My Work At
Carolina Fine Art, Columbia SC
RealArt, Charleston SC
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