CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION
Graduate of Ferris State University
Self-Taught Artist
Mentored Studio Artist under various artist
Studied under Artists - Richard Claremont, Robert Burridge, Topher Straus, David Langevin, Sheila Davis and Sharon Cranston Fox

EXHIBITIONS – GALLERY REPRESENTATION

2024
The Art Garage – Green Bay WI – The Big Show
On The Fence – Marietta GA, Cobb County
Cover – Marquette Monthly Magazine, Marquette MI
Permanent Collection – Peninsula Medical Center - Marquette

2023
Graci Gallery, Marquette MI – 7x7 Show
On The Fence – Marietta GA, Cobb County
Gallery – Michigan Made
Cover – Marquette Monthly Magazine, Marquette MI

2022
Lives Robbed Exhibition and Online Auction Washington DC
Cover – Marquette Monthly Magazine, Marquette, MI
Mastrius Art Show – International Online Exhibition
LSAA - Juried Member Art show
Gallery – Michigan Made, Marquette, Manistique and Houghton MI

2021
Guest Artist of the Month - Zero Degrees Gallery, Marquette MI
TV UP Channel 6 - Guest artist Interview
Gallery – Michigan Made, Marquette, MI – Manistique, MI and Houghton MI

2020
Gallery – Michigan Made, Marquette, MI Manistique, MI and Houghton, MI Gallery – The Gallery, Marquette MI, Marquette Artist Collective – Member Show

2019
Marquette Art Week - Solo Exhibition Woodland Spectrum – Installation Rosewood Walkway Gallery – Michigan Made, Marquette, MI – Houghton, MI

2018
Marquette Art Week Solo Exhibition Phil’s Park – Installation – Phil’s Park Marquette, MI City of Marquette Beautification Committee Award – Exhibition Phil’s Park
Gallery – Michigan Made, Marquette, MI - Houghton, MI

2017
People’s Choice award – Children’s Museum Art Fair Gallery – Michigan Made, Marquette, MI - Houghton, MI

2016
Gallery – Michigan Made, Marquette, MI - Houghton, MI

1998 – 2007
Self Employed Muralist Fine Art Commissions

INSTRUCTION – WORKSHOP – MENTORING
2023
Workshop at Lake Superior Art Association
In Studio Ongoing Private Art Lesson, Coaching and Mentorships
2022
In Studio Ongoing Private Art Lesson, Coaching and Mentorships
1992 - 2021
Ongoing Kids and Adult Studio Art Classes and Summer Camps
2016 – 2021
Instructor On Going Art Painting Parties and Formal Instruction at Michigan Made
2010 - 2015
Director of Art Program – YMCA – Marquette, MI


ART EMPLOYMENT
1984 - 1992
Fine Art Commission
Studio Artist St Charbel for Sultan & Suns - Ft Laud Fl - Fabric Painting
Studio Artist Starshine Studio – Davie FL - Fabric, Faux Finishes, Paintings, Fabric Design, China Silk Paintings, Painting Design