Follow along with me on this colorful journey. Here you will find links to events, shows, publications and more about me.
Texas Health Resources Plano - Art in the Lobby Pop Up
Texas Health Plano and The ArtCentre of Plano have partnered to provide a Pop-Up Exhibition in the Main Lobby.
A portion of sale of the displayed work will benefit The ArtCentre of Plano and Texas Health Plano.
Summer Road Trip - Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Counsel 35th Annual Show
Skittles and Where do we go from Here were selected by Juror Iris Bechtol for the 35th Annual Juried show at the beautiful TRAHC building in Texarkana. Show runs from July 7- September 2nd
Summer Color
Zinnias are full of color and life, but the meaning of a Zinnia is friendship, endurance, daily remembrance, and goodness. We all need more of these things in our lives. My Zinnia’s were inspired by an exceptionally large one bloom painting I saw in Sausalito when I first started my art journey. I came across that original image recently and compared it to my evolution of these paintings. Rosee, Sunnie and Violet have taken just over a year to create - there are about fifteen layers of oil paint in the foliage and countless additional layers in the bloom itself. I lost track of the number of paint tubes I used on these beauties! They will be ready for delivery August 1, 2023. Time to plant some more seeds…
BREAK A LEG - Rover Dramaworks
Rover DramaWorks needed a different type of star for their production of Spirit Level at the Cox Playhouse in Downtown Plano. Two of my paintings were key players in the first scene of Spirit Level at Cox Playhouse in Downtown Plano. Not only did I have paintings in the production, but also filled the lobby with some of my work.
New Venue - Venture X Braniff Center Dallas, TX
Venture X- Braniff Center
What do you do with 70’ hallway? Fill it with art! I’ve partnered with artist Kristi Smithson to fill this space at Venture X - Braniff Center. Over the next year there will be an ever changing selection of our work on display in their beautiful mid-century work space. Venture X is housed in the former Braniff Airlines Terminal on the edge of Love Field. It is one of coolest co-working spaces in the Metroplex.
Colorful Mind Series
When I am lucky enough to be commissioned to create something for someone, the first question I ask is “what colors did you have in mind”? Often people ask me how I come up with ideas for paintings the answer being “whatever colors are in my mind”. Sometimes when I am done painting a piece, I ask myself “what was on my mind”? Do you see where I am going here…a new series of smaller 3-Dimensional Oil and mixed media works. These first 6 are maquettes created for a larger project which will include some different elements in the painting that I needed to sample on a smaller scale. Once the maquette was photographed, the element was removed so I could create each finished piece.
Vivid: @ d’Art Norkfolk VA
Evening Sail was selected to be a part of the vibrant show at d’Art Norfolk VA located in the Neon District. Show opens 2/11/2023 through 3/11/2023.
Giddens Gallery
I have joined Giddens Gallery in Downtown Grapevine Texas! Giddens just celebrated their 10th Anniversary. I’d love to meet you there and show you around!
ArtFolio Annual 2022
So thrilled to have been selected to be a part of a diverse and talented group of artists. Art Folio is a publication of the best in abstract and contemporary work as decided on by a curator who is a working professional in the art industry, usually a gallery owner or director. Art Folio is the brainchild of Douglas King, he launched a publication that can finally shine a light and acknowledge artists whose work is incredible and deserves to be recognized and rewarded. The goal is to provide a print platform to showcase the work of artists and present that work in the finest manner to gallery directors, curators, and art collectors.
#BuyArt @ ArtCentre of Plano and Roche Bobois Dallas
ArtSpace 111
9th Annual Juried Exhibition 111 Hampton Street, Fort Worth, TX
July 16- August 27th 2022 Opening Reception Saturday July 16th 4-7PM.
Exhibition is juried by Daisha Board, Owner and Director of Daisha Board Gallery. ArtSpace111 is located in downtown Fort Worth, Artspace111 specializes in the exhibition of Contemporary Texas Art. In 1980, twin brothers Daniel and Dennis Blagg established Artspace111, converting a historic 1911 building into artist studios and a small gallery space in order to support and celebrate the work of local artists. In the years since, the studio has evolved into a celebrated and distinguished 3,000 square foot art gallery. In addition to the year-round schedule of solo and group exhibitions, the Artspace111 team designs corporate and private art collections for clients throughout the country and hosts special events in its distinctive gallery and sculpture gardens. Artspace111 is dedicated to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages.
34th Annual Adult Juried Exhibition @ Texarkana Regional Arts Center
321 4th Street, Texarkana, TX 75501
Sponsored by the Yates Foundation
July 15th - September 3rd
Juror - An alumni of the University of Houston, Carmen Champion is an art historian, curator, art advisor and fine art appraiser through the Appraisers Association of America specializing in 20th Century American Art with expertise in Texas Regionalism. She holds a full-time faculty position as Professor of Art History and Gallery Director at San Jacinto College Central Campus and has previously worked in the curatorial departments of both the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the Blaffer Museum. She often travels across Texas and neighboring states performing fine art appraisals, advising clients and lecturing to large groups on the historical trajectory of Texas Art and Culture
Fresh Ideas
Visual Art League of Lewisville @ Lewisville Grand Theater 100 N. Charles Street, Lewisville, TX
July 16- August 13th 2022 Opening Reception Saturday July 16th 7-9PM
Fresh Ideas is VAL's annual premier juried art exhibition and sale, which is housed in the beautiful 2,400 sq. ft. Lewisville Grand Theater Main Art Gallery. Organized in 1978, the Visual Art League began as a small group of members who sought to enhance the appreciation of artistic talent in Lewisville, Texas. These members met once each month in each other’s homes, in local businesses, and in the former Chamber of Commerce building in order to discuss their work, hear art professionals speak, and watch professional artists demonstrate techniques and artists’ materials.
Exhibition is juried by Teri Thoman Owner of Paper Arts, a Dallas Artisan Fine Print Studio. Terri's work reflects the value she holds for the planet; her observations of atmosphere, earth, and water clearly express this passion. In the studio she strives for sustainability and the use of non-toxic materials. "In my daily routine of life, whether gardening or printmaking, I am responsible for creating my existence."
Sailing 16” x 16” 3-Dimensional Oil (Framed)
Art Center of Sarasota June 2nd - August 6th 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Juried Show - Faces and Places Juror Amanda Cooper.
“As the first arts organization in area, we started a movement that has made Sarasota the cultural destination it is today.”