| Artist Statement |
After living in the heart of the city in Minneapolis for twelve years, I relocated to Phoenix, AZ in 2007. Following several career paths as teacher, small business owner, corporate trainer, then sales and marketing specialist, I began painting in watercolor in 2002. I fell in love with the wonders of watercolor and haven’t stopped painting since!
As a former city dweller, avid golfer, traveler and now desert resident, my supply of “material” is plentiful. I have not as yet chosen a specific subject matter, as everything I see presents a new challenge in interpretation. The joy I experience has increased as I gain validation
for my work not only from my audience, but from fellow artists as well.
From sunrise to sunset I am most intrigued by nature’s way of lighting the city, the course, the desert and the ocean’s beaches. The essence of my art is to capture this magic and to convey the deep enjoyment I derive from my experiences. Watercolor, as a medium, provides unlimited options in achieving this goal.
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| While painting is a relatively new undertaking for me, I have sought to express my creativity all my life. I am a classically trained musician and continue to find pleasure at the piano. Working with watercolor gives me yet another outlet and, along with the challenge, painting gives me untold joy.
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| Exhibitions
& Awards |
| 2011 |
AZ Watercolor Association Spring Juried Exhibition |
| 2010 |
Nat’l Watercolor Juried Exhibition |
| 2009, 2010 |
Glendale Arts Council Juried Fine Arts Competitions |
| 2008, 2009 |
AZ Watercolor Association Fall Juried Exhibition |
| 2009 |
AZ Watercolor Association Fall Juried Exhibition – Award of Merit |
| 2006 |
Official Artist for USGA US Amateur Golf Championship |
2005
2002, 2003 |
MN Watercolor Society Fall Juried Shows |
2005
2002, 2003 |
Minnetonka Center for the Arts Juried Shows |
| 2005 |
One-person Studio Show – Mankato, MN |
| 2004, 2005 |
“Watercolor Celebration” 2-Person Studio Shows, Minneapolis, MN |
| 2005 |
North Light National Artists’ Magazine Cover Competition Winner |
| 2005 |
Courage Cards Featured Artist – two designs |
| 2005 |
Lakeland Hospital Exhibition – Stillwater, MN |
| 2003 |
Edina Art Center Juried Exhibition |
| 2003 |
MN River School of Fine Art Student Show |
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| Private & Public Commissions |
| MN, FL, DC, NC, VA, AZ, WI, TX |
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| Memberships |
| Arizona Watercolor Association (1st VP: 2010-11) |
| MN Watercolor Society |
| Women’s Art Registry of MN |
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| Education |
| Studied with Fred Dingle, Nita Engle, Dick Phillips |
| Minnesota River School of Fine Arts |
| Edina Center for the Arts |
| MacPhail School of the Arts |
| National School of Suzuki Pedagogy |
| Minnesota State University BS Music, Education |
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