ABOUT THE ARTIST
ARTIST STATEMENT
As an artist, I am interested in exploring the parts that make up the whole. Rather than painting a field of poppies I choose to render the mathematical arrangement of stamens within a single bloom. I am continuously seeking out the overlooked element or “landscape within a landscape” and bringing it to center stage. Though my subject matter itself will vary, my approach remains the same.
I have chosen realism as the manner in which to express my interpretations of the world around me. Realism is not duplication; it is a process that involves intense study and understanding of a subject, a strong sense of value and color, and the mastery of a given medium. Within this realism, I experiment with color by making choices that might not be expected for use in rendering certain subjects. In this way I keep things fresh and interesting both for the viewer and myself.
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2006
• North Kitsap Arts Festival, Pt. Gamble, WA - 1st Place and Honorable Mention
• 14th International Colored Pencil Society of America Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM
2005
• "It's Colored Pencil" - Washington State Convention Center - Seattle, WA - 3rd Place - Portrait
• "Artists Critique Group Show" - Macy's Art Gallery - Seattle, WA - Work selected for show postcard
• "Colored Pencil Society - Seattle DC 207 Show" - Kaewyn Gallery - Bothell, WA
2004
• "Silverdale Art Walk" - Silverdale, WA - 2nd Place- Work selected for show postcard
• Jewel Box Gallery - Two Woman Show - Poulsbo, WA
• "North Kitsap Art Show" - Port Gamble, WA
* "Edmonds Art Festival" - Edmonds, WA
2003
• "The Artist's Magazine 20th Annual Art Competition" - Finalist Winner
• "Eastside Association of Fine Artists Annual Show" - Thumbprint Gallery - Woodinville, WA
2002
• "Equine Art Show" - Emerald Downs Racetrack - Auburn, WA - 1st Place, 2nd Place, People's Choice
• "Colored Pencil Society 10th International Show" - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
• "North Kitsap Art Show" - Port Gamble, WA - 2nd Place
• "Western States Horse Expo Equine Art Show" - Coloma, CA - 3rd Place, Honorable Mention
• "Northwest Color III" - Washington State Convention Center - Seattle, WA
• "Colored Pencil Society - Seattle District Show" - Issaquah Gallery - Issaquah, WA
• "Colored Pencil Society 9th International Show" - San Francisco, CA
• "Western State Horse Expo Equine Art Show" - Coloma, CA
• "Equine Art Show" - Emerald Downs Racetrack - Auburn, WA - Honorable Mention
PUBLICATIONS
• 2006 - Finalist, The Artist's Magazine Annual Contest ("Pugilicious")
• 2006 - American Artist Magazine - "Drawing" - Winter Issue
• 2005 - "Pawsbo Dog Days" Poster - Poulsbo, WA
• 2004 - "Pawsbo Dog Days" Poster - Poulsbo, WA
"What's Up" Cover Art - North Kitsap Herald Insert
"West Sound Arts & Entertainment" - Bremerton Sun Newspaper
"What's Up" - North Kitsap Herald Insert
• 2003 - "Equine Art 2003" Poster - Emerald Downs - Auburn, WA
The Artists Magazine - December Issue
Horse and Rider Magazine - February Issue
• 2002 - Horse and Rider Magazine - February Issue
• 2001 - Equine Vision Magazine - "Three Steps to Perfection" - Fall Issue
Horse & Rider Magazine - November Issue
• 1999 - Predator Project Newsletter - Summer Issue
TEACHING
2003
• "Beginning and Intermediate Colored Pencil" - Poulsbo Parks and Recreation - Poulsbo, WA
• "Colored Pencil For Fun" - Everett Parks and Recreation - Everett, WA
• "Beginning Colored Pencil" - Michael's Store - Lynnwood, WA
• "Intro to Colored Pencils" - Kingston Art Works - Kingston, WA
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
• "Mixed Media Realism" - Sueellen Ross
• "Skin Tones in Colored Pencil" - Ann Kullberg
• "Textures in Colored Pencil" - Gary Greene
• "Watercolor on Calfskin Vellum" - Margaret Davidson
• "Botanical Illustration in Graphite and Watercolor" - Kirsten Jakob
• "Botanical Watercolors" - Louise Smith
• "Exciting Colors in Dry Brush Watercolor" - Jean Emmons
• "Color Theory" - Charles Emerson
• "Portraiture in Pastels" - Kitty Wallis
CURRENT REPRESENTATION
• The Verksted Gallery - Poulsbo, WA
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• Colored Pencil Society of America
• Society of Animal Artists
• International Guild of Realism
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