PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Artist, Shaw Fine Art and Craft Gallery, Wyoming, RI. 1990 to present. Oil and watercolor, functional and sculptural works in porcelain; retail gallery/studio.
Horticulturist & Greenhouse Manager, Smith’s Flowers, Westerly, Rhode Island. 1984 to 1990 Management and plant maintenance for large retail florist, greenhouses, and garden center.
Planner/Job Developer, U. S. Department of Labor. 1976 to 1984 Grant writing,
contract development and job training promotion with private industry in the greater Providence, RI area.
EDUCATION
Painting study including with Don Demers, Kathy Andersen, Mark Boedges, Colin Page, Maggie Siner, Bettie Lou Schlemm, AWS; Skip Lawrence, AWS; Ted Minchin, AWS; Thomas Sgouros, AWS; Robert Spring; Peter Spataro AAA; Harley Bartlett, ASMA; Dora A.Milliken; Scott Wadell; Jerry Weiss; Cindy Barron, AWS,OPA; Carol Berren, AWS; Lian Zhen.
Ceramic study including with Rudy Staffel, Chris Staley, Steven Hill, Mary Barringer, Ellen Shankin, Malcolm Wright, Jeff Oestreich.
A.B. Liberal Arts, Temple University. Graduate study, University of RI, Bryant University
EXHIBITS AND AWARDS
Lupine Gallery, Monhegan, ME Ongoing representation, 2010-present.
Providence Art Club, Providence RI. Solo exhibit, Right Before Your Eyes, 2023; ; Spatial Metrics solo Exhibit, 2020; National Open Juried exhibits, 2015, 2013; Maxwell May’s Gallery three-person exhibit, 2012, 2014, 2016; New Artist Members’ Exhibit, 2010.
Hughes Gallery, Boca Grande, FL. Group exhibit, 2018; Solo Exhibit, 2017
Artist’s Cooperative of Westerly, Westerly, RI. Regional Juried exhibit, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
American Society of Marine Artists juried exhibit at Lyme Art Association, Lyme, CT, Fall, 2017.
Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, juried annual exhibit – 2017 (3rd place award), 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012
Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Forth Award National Juried exhibit 2022, RI Watercolor Society award, 24th National Competition, 2019; 18th Annual National Show, 2011; 22nd Annual National Show, 2015 – Honorable Mention; 2016 – Honorable Mention.
Mystic Museum of Art, Elected Artist Exhibition 2020; Regional Juried Exhibit 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; first award – ceramics in 2010; “The Blues” Juried Exhibit 2014, “Precious Water” Juried, 2011
Art League of Rhode Island – Pawtucket, RI, 2023; Newport Art Museum, 2015; Providence Art Club, 2014; Jamestown Arts Center, 2013; Hamilton Gallery, Salve Regina University, 2012; Attleboro Art Museum, 2011; Art League of Rhode Island 10th Anniversary Exhibit, Rhode Island School of Design Museum, 2010.
Newport Art Museum Annual Juried Members’ Exhibit – 2017, 2016, 2015, 2010, 2005.
Cape Cod Art Association, New England Juried Exhibit, 2009
South County Art Association, Ann Lewis Parker Award for Best Watercolor, 2016; Earthworks, Kingston, RI: 2009 -Third Award, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004-Third Award, 2003, 2002- Honorable Mention, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 – Third Award, 1996, 1995. Open Juried Art Annual, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, Honorable Mention – 2001.
Slater Mill Museum, 2006. Two person exhibit, “Clay, Color, and Cloth”.
Spring Bull Gallery, Newport RI, First Place, Scenes of Newport, 2017; Honorable Mention, Fakes and Forgeries, 2014. Gallery representation 2013-2018.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Oil Painters of America; American Society of Marine Artists; American Impressionist Society, Elected Artist Member – Art League of RI; Member – Newport Art Museum; Elected Artist – Mystic Arts Center; Elected Artist – Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts; Signature Member – Rhode Island Watercolor Society; Artist member – South County Art Association, RI.
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Hughes Gallery, Boca Grande, FL; Lupine Gallery, Monhegan, ME; Providence Art Club, Providence,RI