Inspiration comes from a variety of places; nature, family photos, my inner journey and a passion for spontaneity. Vibrant color, abstract shapes and a desire to explore who I am, inspires me to move the brush with exuberance and flair. The longing for artistic authenticity is what nudges me to cultivate my craft and discover my unique place in the art world.
When I was a teenager, my mother invited friends and a wonderful French painter, Gustav Trois, into our home for weekly art lessons. Gustav, with his French beret, blue painter’s shirt and a great sense of humor told tantalizing stories while demonstrating his energetic way of painting. The excitement made me want to paint. Years later, in conversations with my seven siblings, revealed how they too were mesmerized with Gustav’s flair for painting. My mother’s love for art and her willingness to invite other artists into our home seemed to entice all of us to become artists: one graphic artists, a photographer, two musicians, two painters, and two wood craftsman – www.2griffins.com In 1997, after retiring from teaching performing arts, dance and choreography at both the high school and college levels, I was inspired to continue my journey with the arts. A friend told me about a wonderful watercolor teacher, Martha Siegal, who taught classes out of her home in Garrett Park, MD. After several years of her gentle guidance and a move to New Market, MD, I enrolled in Frederick Community College to study art as a senior. To my good fortune I studied with some excellent art teachers at FCC: Irina Smulevitch, Peter Whitting, Cynthia Bausch and Dave Moreland all of whom helped hone my craft. Janet Schmeider, Stewart Cubley (The Painting Experience) and Mark Brockman were also inspirational along the way. Today I continue this most amazing journey into the world of Abstract Expressionism under the guidance of two exceptional artists Ed Ramsburg and Skip Lawrence. |
Represented by Joan Hayes and Kasey Child at fineleaf.net
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Juried Shows
2019 - National Women's Art Caucus- Washington DC Chapter- "Transformation"
2016, 2015, 2008 - Regional Juried Exhibit- The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center- (DVAEC), Frederick, MD.
2011 - Blanch Ames Gallery, Frederick, Md
2010 - Art at the Mill, Berryville, VA.
2007, 2006, 2005 - Frederick Community College Juried Student Show, Frederick, MD.
Solo Shows
2014, 2011 - The Chesapeake framing C0., Kensington, MD.
Featured Artist Show
2018, 2016, 2014 - The Artists Gallery, Frederick, MD
2017- The Artist Angle, Frederick, MD.
Group Shows
2019 - District Arts, Frederick, MD.
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 - The Artists' Gallery, Frederick, MD.
2016, 2013, 2011 - Artomatic@Frederick, Frederick, MD.
2016 - Gallery 505, Frederick, MD.
2013 - Chesapeake Framing, Gaithersburg, MD.
2012, 2011- Carrol County Arts Center, Westminster, MD.
2012, 2008 - Frederick Cultural Arts Center Member's Show, Frederick, MD.
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007- The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, (DVAEC) Frederick, MD.
2011 - Blanch Ames Gallery, Frederick, MD.
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007- The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (DVAEC) Frederick, MD.
2009, 2008- 7on 75, Contemporary Artists Studio Tour, New Market, MD.
2009, 2008, 2007 - Ed Gould Annual Art Show, Columbia, MD.
2007, 2006- Columbia Arts Cafe Show?Janet Schmeider, Columbia, MD.
Awards
2006, 2005, 2004 - Frederick Community College Student Show. First and Second Place.
Represented by:
Joan Hayes and Kasey Childs at www.fineleaf.net
Districtarts.com Frederick, MD
2019 - National Women's Art Caucus- Washington DC Chapter- "Transformation"
2016, 2015, 2008 - Regional Juried Exhibit- The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center- (DVAEC), Frederick, MD.
2011 - Blanch Ames Gallery, Frederick, Md
2010 - Art at the Mill, Berryville, VA.
2007, 2006, 2005 - Frederick Community College Juried Student Show, Frederick, MD.
Solo Shows
2014, 2011 - The Chesapeake framing C0., Kensington, MD.
Featured Artist Show
2018, 2016, 2014 - The Artists Gallery, Frederick, MD
2017- The Artist Angle, Frederick, MD.
Group Shows
2019 - District Arts, Frederick, MD.
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 - The Artists' Gallery, Frederick, MD.
2016, 2013, 2011 - Artomatic@Frederick, Frederick, MD.
2016 - Gallery 505, Frederick, MD.
2013 - Chesapeake Framing, Gaithersburg, MD.
2012, 2011- Carrol County Arts Center, Westminster, MD.
2012, 2008 - Frederick Cultural Arts Center Member's Show, Frederick, MD.
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007- The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, (DVAEC) Frederick, MD.
2011 - Blanch Ames Gallery, Frederick, MD.
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007- The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (DVAEC) Frederick, MD.
2009, 2008- 7on 75, Contemporary Artists Studio Tour, New Market, MD.
2009, 2008, 2007 - Ed Gould Annual Art Show, Columbia, MD.
2007, 2006- Columbia Arts Cafe Show?Janet Schmeider, Columbia, MD.
Awards
2006, 2005, 2004 - Frederick Community College Student Show. First and Second Place.
Represented by:
Joan Hayes and Kasey Childs at www.fineleaf.net
Districtarts.com Frederick, MD
