About the Artist

ARTIST STATEMENT

Intrigued by the challenge of how to paint varied landscapes such as snow bedecked mountains, undulating fields of grass, high desert plateaus, clouds, and water in a convincing manner, I have chosen luscious oil paints on canvas or buttery soft pastels on sandpaper as my materials.

By painting in the traditional plein air style and by using an impressionistic touch, my landscapes invite the viewer into the scene. These landscapes can bring to mind the smell of sage after a rain in the desert, the feel of soft mist from a foggy morning on your cheek, or the taste of a salty ocean breeze on your lips.

Crisp, refreshing, and vivid are words that have been used to describe my paintings. The use of vibrant color and strong design are hallmarks of my work which I developed during my career as an illustrator and graphic designer. As a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, I cherish our unique landscapes honed by water and time and delight in capturing their beauty in the lush colors of pastels or oils to share with the viewer.

Exhibits/Events

About the Artist

Still Life & Just for Fun

EDUCATION:

Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Washington

Professional Diploma, The Burnley School of Professional Art, Seattle, Washington

ADDITIONAL STUDIES OR WORKSHOPS WITH:

Elizabeth Mowry Albert Handell

Kitty Wallis Camille Przewodek

Mitch Baird Kenn Backhaus

Robert Gamblin Ellen Dittebrandt

Ann Ruttan Janis Browne

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Northwest Pastel Society

2006, Portland Open Studios

The Village Gallery of Arts

Beaverton Arts Commission

AWARDS and RECOGNITION:

2011, “First Place Award”, Laguna Plein Air Painters Association 7th Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Show

Laguna Beach, California

2010, Two “Honorable Mention” Awards, Paint-Out Group, ArtReach Gallery, Portland, Oregon

2010, “Gallery Manager’s Choice” Award, Columbia Center for the Arts “Quick Draw”, Hood River, Oregon

2010, “Artist Recognition Award for Oil”, Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego, Oregon

2008, “Best Use of Color” Award, Paint-Out Group, ArtReach Gallery, Portland, Oregon

SOLO SHOW:

2006, White Sturgeon Gallery, Vancouver, Washington

TWO-PERSON SHOWS:

2010, Aurora Gallery, Vancouver, Washington

2008, Aurora Gallery, Vancouver, Washington

2008, Doll Gardner Gallery, Portland, Oregon, Portland, Oregon

2007, Aurora Gallery, Vancouver, Washington

JURIED GROUP SHOWS/EVENTS:

2011, Randy Higbee Gallery 6” Squared Exhibition and Sale, Costa Mesa, California

2011, Expressions West 2010, Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay, Oregon

2010, Expressions West 2010, Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay, Oregon

2010, Art & Agriculture, Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River, Oregon

2010, 28th Annual Visual Arts Showcase, Beaverton Arts Commission, Beaverton, Oregon

2009, Pacific Northwest Plein Air Landscapes, Aurora Gallery, Vancouver, Washington

2009, 17th Juried Art Show Arts Council of Snohomish County, Everett, Washington

2009, 27th Annual Visual Arts Showcase, Beaverton Arts Commission, Beaverton, Oregon

2008, Northwest Pastel Society, Mercer Island, Washington

2007, Portland Plein Air Painters, Broderick Gallery, Portland, Oregon

2006, Portland Plein Air Painters, Tualatin Heritage Center, Tualatin, Oregon

2006, Portland Open Studio Tour, Portland, Oregon

2005, Northwest Pastel Society, Ideation Gallery, Olympia, Washington

2005, Photo & Fine Arts Show, Ocean Shores, Washington

2004, Northwest Pastel Society, Firdale Gallery & Framing, Edmonds, Washington

Southminster Celebration of Creativity, Beaverton, Oregon

SELECTED GROUP SHOWS:

2010, Paint-Out Group, Beaverton City Hall, Beaverton, Oregon

2009, Paint-Out Group, Beaverton City Hall, Beaverton, Oregon

2007, Paint-Out Group, Art Media, Beaverton, Oregon

2006, Portland Open Studios, Broderick Gallery, Portland, Oregon

2005, Artists Against Hunger, Beaverton, Oregon

2005, Portland Plein Air Society, Synan Art Studio & Gallery, Portland, Oregon

2004, Artists Against Hunger, Beaverton, Oregon

GALLERY REPRESENTATION:

Art On Broadway Gallery, Beaverton, Oregon

Aurora Gallery, Vancouver, Washington

Ryan Gallery, Lincoln City, Oregon

The Village Gallery of Arts, Cedar Mill, Oregon