I love the actual process of painting…whether it’s the feel of pastels in my hand, the smoothness of charcoal as it glides across the paper, or the rich colors of oil paint on a loaded brush. Art and painting have always been a part of my life, but after recovering from two different cancers it became my passion. With each stroke of my brush, I want to evoke powerful emotions and invite the viewer into my imagined worlds.
In the beginning of every drawing there is always that first stroke…the one that leads me to the next and the next until I realize where I want to go and the message I am searching to portray. I believe there must be a rhythm to the line in each successful painting. My recent series, “The Human Condition”, portrays portraits that are a compilation of faces of all ages, genders, and social strata. Each of us will see something different in their faces – Strength, Defiance, Defeat, Joy, Independence, Sorrow and Hope. What connects us all is that we often see ourselves reflected in their faces, reminding us of our shared humanity.
Juried Exhibitions:
Mansfield Art Center Juried Exhibition, 2024.
Bryn Du Mansion Juried Annual Exhibition, 2019, 2024.
Annual Spring Show Erie Museum of Art, 2023.
Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize, Ashtabula OH, 2022.
Annual Fairmount Juried Art Exhibition, 2020 (2nd Pl. Drawing Award), 2022, 2025.
May Show at Lakeland Juried Art Exhibition, 2022, 2023.
Hoyt Museum Regional Juried Art Exhibition, New Castle PA., 2021.
Bayarts Annual Art Exhibition, 2020 (2nd Place Drawing), 2021, 2022, 2024.
“The New Now”, Sponsored by The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023.
Mandel JCC J-Show Annual Exhibition, 2018.
The Cleveland Print Room “The Peer Show”, 2020.
Ursuline College Summer Art Exhibition, 2019.
Chagrin Valley Art Center Exhibitions, 2013-15, 2018-2019(Luton Award).
Artist Archives of the Western Reserve Member’s Exhibition, 2006-2025.
The Ohio State Fair Art Exhibition, 2015.
National Exhibition Ashland University, Coburn Gallery, 2012.
Lakeland May Show, 2011.
All Ohio Exhibition, Ohio State Pearl Conrad Gallery, 2007.
Solo Exhibitions:
- Solon Center for the Arts Solo Exhibit, 2012, 2019.
- Cain Park Feinberg Gallery, 3-person Exhibit, 2017.
- Beachwood Arts Council Spring Exhibition, 2016.
- Howson Gallery Judson Park Solo Exhibit, 2016.
- Shaker Historical Society Gallery, 2-person Exhibit, 2015.
- South Franklin Circle Gallery Solo Exhibit, 2013.
- St. Paul’s South Wing Art Exhibition, 3-person Exhibit, 2013.
- University Hospitals, Red Dot Exhibition, 2009.
- The Cleveland Plain Dealer, 2-person Exhibit, 2013.
Published Work:
- National Susan B. Komen 2016 Calendar, “The Survivors”.
- AGC, Inc. “52 Weeks, 52 Works” Calendar, 20016-2020.
- Cleveland Galleries Cover “Heavenly Sunset”, Cleveland Magazine, 2008.
- The Source, Cleveland Jewish News.
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