I love humor and whimsy and frequently put this into my art. Sometimes humor accidentally finds its way in while I’m busy cleaning my brushes. I present characters who I find lovable, for better or for worse. I may start with one story about what the scene entails, but as I paint, the characters sometimes change direction.
I earned my Bachelor degree in Physical Education after toying with the idea of art school. The lack of Physical Education jobs when I graduated drove me in the direction of graphic design and art. This has proven to be a great combination for me.
EXHIBITS
2023 Music to Landscape, The McCune Collection, Vallejo CA
2023 Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2022 Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2021 Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2019 Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2018 Faces of Humor, The Good Day Cafe, Vallejo CA
2017 Wisdom/Art/Power, Artiszen Cultural Arts Center, Vallejo CA
2016 Dancing, Tim Rose Gallery, Mare Island, Vallejo CA
2015 Day of The Dead, Artiszen Cultural Center for the Arts, Vallejo CA
2014 Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2013 Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2012 Vallejo Open Studios Exhibit, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Vallejo CA
2010 Group Show, Art Explosion, Fairfield CA
2009 Group Show, Art Explosion, Fairfield CA
2008 Faces of Humor, Georgia Street Grill, Vallejo CA
2008 Group Show, Off The Mark Studio, Vallejo CA
2005-07 Annual Napa Valley Harvest Festival
AWARDS
Napa Town and Country Fair 2009 – 3rd Place – “The Jazz Band”
Napa Town and Country Fair 2009 – 4th Place – “Still Good Friends”