about
I'm a visual artist and arts administrator. My paintings have received a number of awards, including three Grumbacher Awards, and have appeared in Best of America Watercolor Artists and Best of Pennsylvania Artists and Artisans, published by Kennedy Publishing in Williamsburg, VA.
After graduating from Ferris State University, I worked as a commercial artist in Grand Rapids, MI., and as a technical illustrator and graphic designer in Dallas, TX. for Mostek-United Technologies and 3M National Advertising. After attending the University of North Texas for fine art drawing and painting, I exhibited and sold my work through art galleries in the Dallas area, including Galerie International and later, after a cross-country move to Pittsburgh, PA., through galleries in Pennsylvania and Ohio. I have served on various boards and committees in addition to teaching art classes and workshops.
Currently I'm working on a masters degree in arts administration (M.A.A.A.) at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. and am employed as the arts administrator liason for the Fort Mill Arts Commission, Fort Mill, SC.